I've always enjoyed a spirited game of backgammon.

People don't play board games anymore, which is sad, so I'm interested to know if there's an internet thingummy where I can have a good game.

I've found a couple of sites that offered promise but one of them was unsure of the rules while the other was such a lousy player I felt sorry for it.

All ideas appreciated,

B.

Brian, facebook is the way to go.

Hoppy

Did you know that Backgammon was invented in Las Vegas? Visit the town and you'll find lots on games being played. Bring $$$.

BobG wrote on Jun 11^th, 2016 at 8:25am:

Did you know that Backgammon was invented in Las Vegas? Visit the town and you'll find lots on games being played. Bring $$$.

I knew you'd get that one in .. ;D ;D   :-*

BobG wrote on Jun 11^th, 2016 at 8:25am:

Did you know that Backgammon was invented in Las Vegas? Visit the town and you'll find lots on games being played. Bring $$$.

Yes, Bob, and so were hamburgers, the wheel, and hair. Oh, and beer.Little known "facts".... [smiley=beer.gif]

BobG wrote on Jun 11^th, 2016 at 8:25am:

Did you know that Backgammon was invented in Las Vegas? Visit the town and you'll find lots on games being played. Bring $$$.

Bring $$$$$$$$ and leave it all behind.

Want to know how to leave Las Vegas as a millionaire? Go there as a billionaire.


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I've not played the game for a few years but always found it fascinating how the complexity jumps as soon as you bring the doubling cube into play.

Thanks, Mike. They're the programs I've been playing but I found either they are too easy to beat, or the configuration of the game is so convoluted it's simply no joy to play.

Was using a great Yahoo program that could only play a running game, and it was good at running, so I'd intentionally set up a back game. Had a ball! One game especially I was in for a flogging and simply started hitting at every chance, regardless the blots I left. I eventually beared off leaving leaving five opposition counters still in my home board.

I use DennyM's computer for it and would even consider downloading a program it I knew it was good, and safe.

Delighted to here about the Las Vegas connection, too, though it's left me a little confused because beer was invented by ugly women. If it truly happened in Las Vegas then there must be ugly women there but I also have it on excellent authority that all of the local ladies are beyond beautiful.

I shall treat myself to a golden coldie and cogitate quietly.