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NOTE: These rules intended to be used with, but are NOT a part of PC Gammon. They have been provided by user Roger Bolger from instructions in the public domain.
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Backgammon Rules

History of Backgammon
Though the history of backgammon is incomplete, we do know that it is definitely one of the oldest games known to man. The oldest known source of backgammon dates back some five thousand years, however it is believed that the present form of the game evolved in the tenth century. In 1743 the famous Edmund Hoyle codified the rules and strategy and since then only change recorded has been the addition of the doubling cube which has added to the challenge and stakes of the game.
Backgammon has remained alive throughout these many years probably because of its continual intrigue and challenge. Even when defeat seems certain the tide can change and the underdog may win. It is said that you can learn the fundamentals of the game in thirty minutes, but it is a life's work to master the secrets of the strategy of backgammon.


The Board and the Opening Positions

PC's Inner Table PC's Outer Table
_off__1____2____3____4____5____6__BAR__7____8____9___10___11___12_
I @ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ I I\/ O \/ \/ \/ @ I
I @ I I O @ I O=Black
I I I O @ I
I I I @ I
I I I @ I
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I @ I I O I
I @ I I O I
I @ I I @ O I
I O @ I I @ O I @=White
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off 24 23 22 21 20 19 BAR 18 17 16 15 14 13
Your Inner Table Your Outer Table

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