Backgammon

/ˌbækˈɡæmən/ noun

Definition

An ancient board game played between two people using dice and counters, where players race to move their pieces around and off the board.

Etymology

From Middle English 'bak' (back) and 'gamen' (game), literally 'back game.' The game itself comes from ancient Mesopotamian games, redesigned in medieval Persia and brought to Europe through the Middle East.

Kelly Says

Backgammon is one of the oldest board games still played—it combines pure luck (dice) with pure strategy (piece movement) in equal measure, making it the perfect bridge between games of chance and games of skill.

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