{"product_id":"backgammon-for-dummies","title":"Backgammon for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eBackgammon For Dummies is a plain-English guide to one of the oldest board games still in regular play. It starts with the board itself, works through setup, movement and scoring, then moves on to the offensive and defensive ideas that separate a casual player from a dangerous one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for complete beginners and for anyone who has played for years without ever reading the theory, and it makes a sensible companion gift alongside a backgammon set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: book in the For Dummies series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers setup, movement and scoring from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategy for offence, defence and dice management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagrams and real game scenarios throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on spotting patterns and avoiding common mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead a chapter, then try the position on a board in front of you. The worked examples show why a blot is worth leaving in one spot but not another, and the dice management section explains how to plan around the rolls you are likely to get rather than the ones you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Backgammon For Dummies online from PlusCards. Pick up a copy and start playing with a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlusCards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65863587430749,"sku":"GAME055","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1601\/1613\/files\/dummies_backgammon.jpg?v=1788909978","url":"https:\/\/pluscards.co.uk\/products\/backgammon-for-dummies","provider":"PlusCards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}