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Choose roll vs. double roll From:   Larry Deckel Address:   cignaca@e-znet.com Date:   7 January 1997 Subject:   Re: any interesting variations out there? Forum:   rec.games.backgammon Google:   cignaca-0701971703230001@cust90.max12.los-angeles.ca.ms.uu.net > I am looking for some new ways to play Backgammon. I have checked the > FAQ and all (?) the backgammon sites on the web and was wondering if > there are any other interesting variations or interesting house rules > that havent been posted. The most interesting variation I've played is this: Dice are rolled to see who will move first. The players then alternate turns with the following "roll" rules in effect. One player is allowed to choose any roll he/she likes except doubles. They merely announce their "roll" and play it. The other player rolls normally -- but gets to roll and move twice. Then the first player again can play any roll except doubles. The strategies are quite interesting. The double rolling player has a big race advantage. They have the advantage of two rolls, plus their doubles count! The "roll choosing" player invariably hits any blot they choose to. They call also quickly build blocks and primes. The game is best played with the two players alternating which rolling rules they play under. There are some fascinating strategies involved in playing each side. I'm curious if anyone has any strong opinions about which side has the advantage! --Larry Deckel Rtrout on FIBs   Did you find the information in this article useful?           Do you have any comments you'd like to add?

 

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