Backgammon is the oldest game in the world and is still so popular. The reason is that each match is unique and amazingly interesting. You never know when and if you will win or lose. The combination of luck and skill makes this fascinating game hugely fun and exciting. You never know what the dice will show because it is random that determines. But the random throw has a number of different ways to move and there you can only get help from the probability theory - find the right flow.
Take myself as an example, I love backgammon and have played since 9 years old. I have played thousands of games and because I'm very good at the probability theory, have never lost inadvertently. I can therefore call myself as world champion in backgammon. If you wonder why I've lost intentionally, the answer is simple - who would play with me? In addition, I am a very kind person who likes to enjoy happiness and see how happy a person can be, just win a match in backgammon. A living proof of my claim is a backgammon-friend and one of the world's best players (a bit worse than me) who refuse to lose a match. As a result, he became No. 1 in the Swedish rankings list, but nobody wants to play against him. It's not fun at all.
So, you want to be a good backgammon player, start by buying a backgammon book, but which one is the best? The answer comes from another world-class backgammon friend who has never read a book but he has great confidence and trusts his belly. "It does not matter how many backgammon books you are reading, backgammon is a game that you either win or lose which means the odds are 50/50".
To think about when to buy backgammon board
To become a successful backgammon player and definitely before we begin talking about knowledge and development, you must own a backgammon board that you enjoy and you love in all respects. There is no expensive backgammon board, there are only affordable boards for you and your budget. Because backgammon board is something you can spend as much money as possible, it's actually the first thing you need to think about before the purchase. If you like quality and refined design, then you have enough resources to help you get the best backgammon board.
There are wooden boards (both inside and outside) which sound quite a bit when playing, and which causes others to be disturbed, but it's ok to have at home in the boat or summerhouse. The advantage with a board in wood is that it is a living material and usually becomes more beautiful and beautiful over time. Usually a backgammon board in wood becomes a beautiful part of the house's interior even when it is closed on a coffee table. My best advice on buying backgammon board in wood is to buy a board where the points on the playing field is built with inlays. If the points are painted, sooner or later they will be scratched and sad to see and play. However, the game plan built with inlays will last your entire life if you do not get angry and break the game after an unfair loss. If the risk is high, choose another backgammon board.
Backgammon in leather can be made of genuine leather, synthetic leather or vinyl. Genuine leather is a living material the older the game becomes, the more attractive it becomes. Leatherette is a synthetic material, is very durable, weather-resistant and cheaper than genuine leather. Vinyl is the cheapest option in the family of Leather. Whether it's genuine leather or not, all boards in this family-leather have a common thing, the playing field is in felt that makes the game quiet, comfortable and enjoyable. It is important if you play often and together with others in a common playroom. However, there is a big disadvantage when it comes to playing felts, if any liquids like coffee, wine or beer are dropped on the felt, will become a big stain that can be very hard to clean. If you're a nice person, you can overlook this comment, otherwise you can choose another backgammon board.