Backgammon - Learning the terminology

Backgammon is a game that you play with one other opponent. As such, it's important to know the terminology of the game.

Online backgammon is the same way. You need to know the terminology of the game in order to know what to do, and enjoy the game in general.

bgprime.com has backgammon terminology from which I learned alot. They're explaining terms such as ace, acey-deucey, advanced anchor, combination shot and many more terms. To be honest, I've never heard of most of these terms, so the terminology page was a great help.

backgammon online has terms such as: drop point, end game, lover's leap, pip, suicide play etc... In all there are close to 60 backgammon terms explain on this one page.

I have to chuckle... terms like beaver, pip count, raccoon, and snake eyes are fun words to play. I like saying these types of words when I'm playing a game like backgammon. It makes the game more enjoyable from a personal point of view.

I also like to mention that you should learn the game terminologies thoroughly in order to learn the game inside out. This is especially the case if you're going to bet any type of money. Betting money without knowing the game inside out is irresponsible.

As always, I recommend that you play the game for free, and if you want to play for money, keep it at the level you would for any type of entertainment such as dinner and a movie. Spend responsibly at all time.