Backgammon for Beginners

Have you ever been curious about the classic board game, Backgammon, but been to overwhelmed by how to play? Learn the basics of backgammon in 10-minutes with our brief tutorial! Presented by Friedman Branch Library.

[jsims]

One of the best backgammon instructions I've seen so far. Thank you for putting this together!

[kimdee]

Just watched three other videos explaining this game, and this one by far was the best. Thank you for taking time making this video, explaining clearly, and showing game play. ❤❤❤

[m.harris]

I totally understood everything you taught…you’re an excellent teacher…onto the game!!!

[Soulcommander]

One of the best instruction vids I have seen on this game.

[prakasavigraha]

This is the third source I have consulted to learn how to play backgammon. I think i finally understand. This video is very clear. Thank you.

[CarolineWilliams-xhqk]

Brilliant. Best backgammon video I’ve watched.

[tasneemmohsin]

Finally understood the game. Thank you!!!

[damotravelling]

Good vid. I've watched a few now as a total newbie trying to understand the game and it clicked after watching this so thanks.

[jamesbroughton]

That was the best explanation I’ve seen yet of how to play. We just got a board and we’ve never played so that’s very helpful thank you

[tjbuchanan]

Well done, no wasted time, easily understood!!!

[eurovisionguy]

This video has helped me the most. Thank you!!

[rimantasri]

Thank you for a very clear explanation of moves!

[farajbasiron]

Thank you, This was really helpful to understand as a beginner :)

[ronamolnar]

this is quite difficult to master when the only online option you have is to play experienced players and before you can work out where to go, you run out of time. Are there any practice games available?

[denisehart]

thank you soo much for teaching me how to play backgammon and now i am going to bet my dad and grandma in it❤❤❤

[elizabethcrowley]

Thank you for this very comprehensive video!

[greggoebel]

I’ve watched many videos looking for a certain move. I am very new to this game but was curious about a move. Let’s say I roll a 3 and 2, my opponent has a single checker on both of those spots. Can I move the same checker to the 2 spot and the 3 spot and moving both of their checkers to the bar?

[StickMan...]

What size of set board do you recommend?

[scurtei]

What do you do with the 3rd die? When you roll it? Thank you!

[DavidB]

Nice introduction, but brown pieces on brown points on a brown background seems a bit of a design flaw! Most backgammon sets seem to have better contrast.
I don't think the video explains the use of the doubling cube. If I understand correctly, this is only used in connection with gambling stakes, when the game is played for money, which is very common in some countries.