Backgammon

Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world. For thousands of years people have sat across from each other with dice in hand, ready for an exciting match. You have fifteen checkers and all of them have to leave the board. That sounds simple, but your opponent is right on your heels. Every roll gives you new chances, and you decide how to use them. The beauty of this game is the mix of luck and choices. The dice decide how far you may move, but you choose which checkers to move. Do you play safe or take a risk? Will you hit one of your opponent's checkers and send it all the way back to the start? With the doubling cube you can even raise the stakes if you dare. That keeps every game surprising. Backgammon is for two players and a game takes about half an hour. Perfect for a quiet evening together at the table, with a cup of tea next to you and the dice rolling. You can join in from about age eight, so it is also a lovely way to spend time together with children.