Backgammon Sets

If you have purchased a Backgammon set and would like to practice before
playing Backgammon Online, here is how to set your Backgammon Board

Open the backgammon board flat on a table.

Remove the black and white checkers. Count to make sure there are 15 black
ones and 15 white ones

Make sure the backgammon set contains four die, a cup to shake them in,
and a doubling cube marked with 2, 4, 8 and so on.

You will notice there is a pattern of triangles. These are called points
and are on either side of the board. You will also and see that the
Backgammon board is divided into four sections called quadrants.  There
should be a bar that cuts the board in half.

Determine which player will play the black checkers and which will play
white Backgammon checkers.

Number the points starting with 1 from your home board and going to 24 on
your opponent's home board. Number 1 is the point in the lower right-hand
corner near you.

Count the points in a clockwise direction. Number 24 is the point in the
upper right corner of the "outer board."

Place two checkers on the 24-point, five on the 13 point, three on the 8
point, and five on the 6 point.

Have your opponent place his or her checkers in the same configuration
opposite yours.

You are ready to play Backgammon. For an understanding on how to play
Backgammon, choose the How to play Backgammon section of the Backgammon
Action website. You will find all you need to know in order to start
winning real Money by playing Backgammon online. Good luck!