How do you block in Backgammon?

A point hosting two or more of the opponent’s pieces is said to be “blocked”. If six points in a row are blocked, the opponent is said to have formed a “prime”.

Can you have a stalemate in Backgammon?

Is stalemate possible in backgammon? A stalemate position would be one in which neither player could make any future play. Neither player would be able to enter his checker or make any other move, and the game would be stuck. But such a position cannot be reached through legal play.

What is a blot in Backgammon?

A point occupied by a single checker of either color is called a blot. If an opposing checker lands on a blot, the blot is hit and placed on the bar. Any time a player has one or more checkers on the bar, his first obligation is to enter those checker(s) into the opposing home board.

Is there any strategy to backgammon?

The running game is the simplest backgammon strategy. It involves running your checkers towards your home board as swiftly as possible. Beginners who believe that higher rolls always win a game of backgammon are generally only familiar with the running game strategy.

When do you have to play both numbers in backgammon?

A player must use both numbers of a roll if this is legally possible (or all four numbers of a double). When only one number can be played, the player must play that number. Or if either number can be played but not both, the player must play the larger one. When neither number can be used, the player loses his turn.

How is blocking express the same as backgammon?

Blocking Express is played the same as Blocking Backgammon except that when a player rolls doubles he plays those doubles and all the doubles above it. For example, if you roll 3-3, you play the 3-3, then 4-4, then 5-5, then 6-6. Any time you can’t play all of your doubles, the opponent takes over, playing the numbers you could not.

How does a player move a checker in backgammon?

If only one number can be played, the player must play that number. When either number can be played but not both, the higher number must be played, and if neither number can be played, the player will lose his turn. To move a checker, a player would click on it with the mouse, drag it to the destination point and then release the mouse.

Which is one of the cardinal rules of backgammon?

One of the cardinal backgammon rules is that the pieces can only move forward. If a player can, he has to use both of the numbers rolled. If either can be done but not both the larger one must be taken. In the event of a player being unable to do either number he loses his turn. A single opposition checker is known as a blot.