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Changing dice

From:   Julian Hayward
Address:   julian@ratbag.demon.co.uk
Date:   15 February 1998
Subject:   Re: Changing dice
Forum:   rec.games.backgammon
Google:   NinDSNAQq250EwC4@ratbag.demon.co.uk

Illium writes:
> What's the procedure for changing/choosing dice in a tournament? Is it
> considered rude to ask for the dice to be changed?, and how do you do
> it without upsetting an opponent?

It is a matter of local rules, but usually you have the right to ask for
the dice to be changed at the end of any game (but not within a game,
barring exceptional circumstances). If precision dice are not being
used, you are entitled to ask for some - which is perfectly acceptable,
and indeed it is very unusual to find tournament players other than the
occasional novice who don't have any. If precision dice are being used,
it is more tricky. If it's just that you're having an unlucky stretch,
and that changing them will help, you should get a grip on yourself
because you may well be starting to steam. If you suspect that the
precision dice are rigged, you need a *very* good reason for your
suspicions to avoid upsetting your opponent in the event you are wrong.

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