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2. Backgammon opening theory - Wikipedia

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   The first moves of a backgammon game are the opening moves, collectively referred to as the opening, and studied in the backgammon opening theory. Backgammon opening theory is not developed in as much detail as opening theory in chess, which has been widely studied. This is because following the first move in backgammon, there are 21 dice roll ...

3. Nard (game) - Wikipedia

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   In Alfonso X's 13th century book of games, El Libro de los Juegos, is a game called Todas Tablas, which many scholars equate to modern Backgammon although the description and opening layout are not the same. Some also equate it to Nard, thus assuming that Nard and Backgammon are the same game, a proposition challenged by Robet and others. [4]

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5. Jacquet (game) - Wikipedia

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   Jacquet is a tables game played on a backgammon-like board and which was once very popular in France and several other parts of Europe. It probably emerged around 1800, but is attested by 1827.

6. Acey-deucey - Wikipedia

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   Compared to standard backgammon, acey-deucey is more like a race than a strategy game. [3] It features a differing starting position, opening play, and rules for the endgame. There is no doubling cube. [1] Because pieces may be retained in one's opponent's home board, the game offers substantial opportunities for backgame play.

7. Irish (game) - Wikipedia

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   Irish gamyne [a] is mentioned as early as 1507 being played by the Scottish king, James IV, [2] and was a game at which he was apparently a "great hand". [3] In 1586, the English Courtier and Country Gentleman says that "In fowle weather, we send for some honest neighbours, if happely wee bee without wives, alone at home (as seldome we are) and with them we play at Dice and Cards, sorting our ...