How have people coped for the last 5000 years without a Watch It Played video😁 Thanks Rodney👍 Haven't played Backgammon for about 7 years but when I next play I will definitely be watching this excellent tutorial to remind me of all the rules.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

We couldn't let another year pass :)

@cjjenson8212

Жыл бұрын

No,no,no! It's the time of millennials. He's doing a great thing!

My father passed away years ago and left behind very little. One of the keepsakes was a backgammon board very similar to this one. Bringing it out to try and play again I had to look up the rules. So funny how a subscribed channel like yours has this posted just recently. Thank you for all the specific rules. Always love your content, but now a little more.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for that loss Robby, my father passed away a few years ago as well. I hope playing the game brings back some fond memories.

@georgina1848

Ай бұрын

Same, my father passed away two years ago. I inherited the same board or suitcase as I liked calling it. I learned to play at a very early age, but stopped playing for years and forgot some of the rules.

OMG! I started playing this game last month and I learned by watching YT videos. Some of the rules mentioned in this video were never mentioned in all the videos I've seen like the 5:50 part, as well as legal moves where the value of the dice matters, esp when bearing off.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I knew it would make my video longer than the other ones out there, but I hoped it would be helpful to be as comprehensive as possible.

I remember my aunt and uncle playing this a ton 30 years ago.... This video actually makes me excited to pick up a copy.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to play soon!

Backgammon was a staple of my gaming as a kid! My grandmother taught me and I liked it so much, she bought me one of those leather suitcase style sets. I used to take it everywhere! I lost track of it in my adult years, but a good friend of me gifted his Mother’s set that is much older than the one I used to have so its a cool conversation piece. But I really wished I held onto my nostalgic set from my grandmother! It would be a cool thing to put in a shadow box in the Game room.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I think your grandmother would be touched to know how fondly you remember her gift :)

@TheGameBoyGeeks

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed I think so too! She was a big part of my gaming growing up as we played games everytime we got together which was often!

I have been playing backgammon wrong all these years. Did not know about the highest die rule or having to use both dice if possible! Love your tutorials. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Hey, very glad this was helpful, I learned a few new rules myself!

@DanielDeRudder

3 ай бұрын

Same here !

I’m really enjoying this classics series you’re doing Rodney! Looking forward to more in the future!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I'll be fitting these any time my schedule allows - I really enjoy doing them too!

@chazreed1428

Жыл бұрын

What other classics were done so far?

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

@@chazreed1428 Monopoly and Risk so far!

i love backgammon man, really glad small indie game publishers are getting exposure. hope we get a sequel soon

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

We can only hope!

@MrIamcrusty

Ай бұрын

I mean we’ve been waiting 5000 years for sequel. It needs to happen already.

There are many things that make Rodney's videos stand out. I need to mention his sense of aesthetic and attention to details. I had to watch 4-5 times how he handled the doubling cube at 16:18 and appreciate the fact that he effortlessly show all numbers right side up. It may seem casual for many people, but I appreciate those little details. I'm pretty sure he had to practice it a few times before getting it right.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Eric. You’re right, that took some intentional planning 😀

I'm so excited to see you cover Backgammon. This is our go to game on rainy nights as it's quick and fairly simple. I picked up some new rules from this but luckily they were circumstantial and don't think it's been an issue before, but now I know! Thanks for the video! Would love to see some older card games covered too, like Gin Rummy, Pinochle, or Cribbage if you haven't already.

@raymyers700

Жыл бұрын

Cribbage is a masterpiece

@musicalracket

Жыл бұрын

I agree with cribbage. But Senet would be fun too. I prefer it over backgammon

@aaronkoenigseker8021

Жыл бұрын

yes to Cribbage!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I do plan to continue covering classic games as my schedule allows!

Have been playing backgammon since I was just a kid. It's one of my all time favourite. Love this tutorial!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Great to see all the love for this classic title!

@tomshepherd7093

2 ай бұрын

Yes indeed. We must now give thanks. "Hail to the Greeks".

Excellent tutorial for a classic game. Your set looks identical to the one my parents used to play with on Sunday mornings when I was a kid, right down to the faux-leather cover on the outside and the brown and white stripe around the middle. It really takes me back. Maybe earth tones and wide stripes are due for a comeback, no doubt with avocado-green kitchen appliances not far behind. Anyway, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to help bring back some memories Robert!

Need one of these for Cribbage!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Several people have mentioned that one! I know it's one that always broke my brain a bit!

Great, that you feature Backgammon! And (of course) this the best instructional KZread video out there! I only wants to make one addition, that (to me) belongs to the game like all the other rules. It is called the Crawford-Rule and it says, whenever one opponent reaches a score, which is only one point away from the final score, the other opponent may not use the doubling cube for one round. (Because the first one mentioned, has no advantage from a game with a higher value, because he only needs one point to win the match anyway.) For example, it is 3:2 in a match which goes until 5 points. Player A wins 1 point. Now it is 4:2. The next round, player B is not allowed to double. If player B wins the next game with a 3 point backgammon victory, he is able to win the match with 4:5, but for one round not through doubling. After one round, the doubling cube is free again... While the so-called Jacoby Rule is actually only made for real money games, the Crawford-Rule comes directly into play, when you play a match with more than one point as final score. Taking the opportunity to mention: Rodney, you're the best!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I came across some of those rules - felt it might be a bit too much for a video like this, but thanks for sharing!

@klavierfruhlingswochen4825

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Dear Rodney, you are absolutely right, but I could not resist. Because Your Video + Crawford Rule = "And that's everything you need to know to play the next Backgammon tournament at your local Town Hall." All the best and Merry Christmas! Philip

I love that you did this video... this is probably the traditional game I get asked about the most. Love it!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, I was really happy to be able to carve out some time to do this - a game I knew, but didn't have all the details down until I made this :) Hope it helps some others as well!

Awesome! One of the first games I was ever taught. Makes me want to go out, get a nice set, and start playing!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I have been on the lookout for a posh set as well!

As a huge fan of modern board games, backgammon really surprised me with its uniqueness and depth. It's gradually become my favorite game of all time over the last few years since I started playing it regularly. Thanks for spotlighting it, I hope everyone who sees this gives it a shot and plays a 7 point series with the cube!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I recently returned to this game myself, so it was a treat to make this video (and learn a few rules I didn't already know!)

My brother was stationed in Cyprus with the RAF and he taught me how to play when on Leave ❤. Loved it ever since. This is a brilliant tutorial you’ve done here. I play online with people all over the world 🇬🇧

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So great to hear how much this game has meant to people and the connections they've made because of it - thanks for sharing!

Wow this video made me remember that I used to play this with my mom as a kid. I had totally forgotten this!

Awesome Rodney! It would be a dream for you to have covered a range of abstracts. Lines of Action, TZAAR, Slither…but so thankful for you using your platform this way ❤

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I'll be doing as many classics as my schedule allows!

One of the best Backgammon videos I've ever seen. You are very clear, personable and knowledgeable. Great job!

@WatchItPlayed

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

I still have the Backgammon board I played on in college starting in 1978!! I actually got really good and played in tournaments at my college (the game was very popular then). I’m glad you went over the proper use of the dice roll, including the use of the higher die first requirement. I always found it a little frustrating playing with people that did know that. I usually let them do what they wanted, but…. Great video. Makes me want to start playing again. My wife also has her board, and we have a small board for the trailer. Thanks Rodney!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Working on this video certainly caused us to get the game back to the table here as well - it's been a lot of fun :)

@FrankMinogue

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed tons of great memories for sure!!

Never played before but have ordered a board and this is by far the best how-to video on youtube, thanks

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - have a great time playing!

I'm only 7 and a half minutes in and my mind is blown. I grew up with this game at people's homes or just tossed in a closet. It was always like a lost ancient relic with hidden meanings calling to me like a Jumanji drum. Now, for the first time in my life, I know how to play it.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear this helped solve a gaming mystery :)

Backgammon might be the only classic boardgame that has an expansion. I mean the doubling cube that was added to the game around year 1925. Often it's played to some odd numbered match length, like 5, 7 or 9 points. Playing matches reduces the effect of luck in deciding the winner. For the match play there's one special rule called the Crawford rule. It states that the first time either of the players reaches a score that's one point away from winning the match (for example reaching 6 points in a 7 point match), then the doubling cube is not in use in the next game. The trailing player has to win the next game, called the Crawford game, normally in order to still be back in the game. Gammons and backgammons still count. Backgammon has been my favorite game for a long time. After getting into modern boardgames I still love games that use dice in some way. Lot of modern gamers say they hate roll & move games but Backgammon is an example that uses the mechanic well and has tons of skill.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very glad to have been able to feature one of your favorite games!

I inherited my dad's backgammon set and cribbage board. I should break those out again. Thanks for the teach, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to try them out soon!

That was seriously the best how to play a game explanation ever. I’d love you to teach the card game Pitch!

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Heather, glad you enjoyed!

A genuinely excellent video explaining a game I've never been able to understand. However you went through it so well, I now have a grasp of the very basics of the game. There are still a few points I would need to watch again, but on the whole, I'm reasonably happy I could at least have a stab at playing a game of Backgammon now, whereas before, I wouldn't have even dreamt of it, great job!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - glad this was helpful - I hope you get a chance to try playing it soon!

Thank you for this! You are excellent at explaining! I’ve had a set since 2017 and today I finally had the headspace to learn to play. Watched your video and felt totally confident. And I won :)

@WatchItPlayed

14 күн бұрын

Learned AND won? Win-win!

This has been on my shelf of shame for at least 4.5K years. Glad you made this video. Seriously though, I always wondered how this was played.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

lol, I'll bet it was VERY dusty :)

This was a genuinely super helpful video, thank you for clearly and concisely laying out the fundamentals!

@WatchItPlayed

11 ай бұрын

Very nice to know you enjoyed - thanks!

Huh, I have been playing a couple of dice move rules wrong for decades. Apparently, a couple of house rules were introduced when I was taught how to play as a kid. Thanks for the tutorial. A classic and a favorite.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

An easy thing to have happen!

Thank you, I have played on and off over the years but this is the clearest explanation I have encountered, thank you for taking the time to post it!

@WatchItPlayed

2 ай бұрын

Very glad to know this was useful - thanks for checking it out.

It's so exciting to see you make a video for Backgammon! I didn't know/remember all the rules exceptions on movement! One of my friends in college loved Backgammon and I learned to play correctly (with the doubling cube) from him. It was a lot of fun to play and I keep wanting to play again sometime.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I learned a few of the exceptions I didn't know while doing this as well! Maybe you'll get a chance to break out the board again soon!

@BoardGameBlitz

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed We've actually brought the board out and tried to play a couple times, but our toddlers usually end up playing with the rings (we have the Lord of the Rings version) so we haven't been able to get very far in a game.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

@@BoardGameBlitz I remember those days! Our last child just left the house - as they say it goes fast!

My brother and I played backgammon all the time when we were younger, we still play when we can. We had so much fun. He got me a game called Tatsu, that is similar to backgammon for Christmas years ago. They are both great games. Thanks for this!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of that one, I'll have to look it up!

Excellent video! I absolutely love Backgammon. I'm happy to see it get some love on Watch it Played. Keep up the great work.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth!

Unironically one of my favorite games of all time. Nice to know I've been playing it properly all along, lol

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I picked up a few rules I didn't know while making this!

Thank you so much for making this Backgammon how to play video Rodney as I have been trying to figure out how to play this classic and just couldn't grasp it until today. Now I have my number one go to Backgammon source. 😁😎

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

This is so nice to hear :)

Great, thorough, well articulated video. Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

25 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I was curious about this game, never played it before. Thank you so much for this clear and informative video, so much information that wasn't shared in others.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So nice to know you found this helpful!

Thanks for this. I love the idea of showing us classic games. Cribbage next?

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

We'll see - I definitely plan to do more as my schedule allows!

Excellent presentation,! Haven!t played forever. The game has a lot of strategies. The doubling cube adds to the game.

Super thorough. Resolved all of my questions! and this video was only uploaded three weeks ago! Glad I didn't get my backgammon set any sooner 😁 I don't think another video would have explained it so well.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say Anji - very glad this was helpful!

Holy moly was this a blast of nostalgia. I used to play backgammon at my grandmother's house with my brother a ton and this entire video was just "Oh wow yeah that is how it worked". Haha loved the video as always.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Really nice to hear that this brought back some good memories!

The beginning of this video really made me want to watch a video by you going over the history of this boardgame. Just an idea!!!

Thanks Rodney for making this video. Backgammon was popular in the late 70s and I remember playing with my parents. It was a nice reminder and I look forward to playing again. I hope that - from time to time - you make more videos like this; however, I was a little disappointed when you didn't throw the case in the air and flip it before putting it back on the shelf 🤣

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

lol, sorry to disappoint :) And yes, I do plan to do more of these as my schedule allows!

You just made me want this game, even tho' I had it and never truly understand it as a kid. Thank you! This is a true gem of a game.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I didn't fully understand the game either until finishing this video, so I'm glad it was helpful for both of us :)

I really like the variant where you get to replace dice with domino tiles, it becomes a 2-player euro!

I used to play years ago forgot how to set up board and move you tutorial very helpful ☺️

@WatchItPlayed

Ай бұрын

Very glad to know this was useful!

This was the best explanation for Backgammon that I’ve watched. We hadn’t played in a while, and I was looking for a video to refresh my understanding of the rules. Thank you; new subscriber.

@WatchItPlayed

4 ай бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed - welcome to the channel!

Cool, a game I never understood or really cared to learn to play, but at least now I can understand the general rules of how it plays. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

i skipped through this and found it totally cool. I used to play in tournaments (all over the US) and, fyi, last time I checked they had made a rules change: Dice that land on checkers are now considered to be "in play" (ABA) . Keep up the good work!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Interesting to learn that - thanks for sharing!

I love this game! I have a version with magnetic checkers so we can take it with us on picnics or beach... And we do! :)

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very cool :)

Fabulous tutorial. Best i’ve seen for backgammon. Thank you

@WatchItPlayed

3 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say - thank you!

Well done Rodney, that is the best video I have ever seen for a rules explanation. I have played for 45 years and just love the game. I have a beautiful wooden tournament size del negro board that has dark blue and light blue points, my counters are navy and turquoise. I also have my original board very similar to the one you have that I got for my 21st birthday.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I love the look of those tournament style boards - I hope to pick one up some day. And thank you for the kind words, that means a lot coming from a truly experienced Backgammon player. I wanted to do right by Backgammon fans with this video, and hopefully represented your game well!

This video inspired me to FINALLY play this game. I incorporated it into my big, yearly New Year's Eve game night this year. And it was a BIG hit! Ended up playing for two hours straight (intending this as only a appetizer game) before diving into a bigger game. Fantastic! Do videos of some other old-school games please? Next do Go or dominoes!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear what a hit the game was for your New Years Eve :)

Omg this is the clearest explanation I've seen. Thank you

@WatchItPlayed

2 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

Sensational!! A game I've yet to learn, but I've always been interested!! Cheers!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to try it soon Taylor!

I've always wanted to learn this. So, thank you for your tutorial!

@WatchItPlayed

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

You answered all of my questions and were very thorough.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear - have fun playing!

I originally learned to play backgammon on my old Nokia brick phone and picked up most of the rules by just playing and seeing what it would let me do, but I never understood some of the more esoteric restrictions until now. Really cool to see this on the channel!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I learned a few of those rules because of making this video too!

@jimphilidor9031

Жыл бұрын

Nokia 3110 had a game called Bantumi, which introduced me to the whole family of Mancala games.

I've unknowingly been playing "old English " rules my whole life, where only 5 checkers are allowed on a single point ... this is earth-shattering

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Hey, this will make your next game like a whole new world!

@samrals

Жыл бұрын

We only play OE now. It makes the games more challenging and much more interesting.

Amazing lesson!! Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed - thanks for the kind comment!

Brilliant, really concisely explained!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

This was an excellent reminder of the game for me. Haven't played it for ages, but I will check it out again, soon. Tx!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to play it again soon!

I've been playing for years and never knew how to use the doubling die. Actually, no one I played with knew 😅 we just kept score, a win, or loose. Thanks, this was awesome.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I was the same way - making this video finally got me to learn the rules for it too :)

One of my favorite games of all time. Hard to beat a game of Backgammon. Great video! Might just start playing with the doubling cube!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I was intimidated to at first, but reading up on it for this video took those concerns away!

Wow! I've never learned how to play but now I can't wait to play!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time!

Very well described, thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed!

"There's also an expansion version that you can play with slices of pepperoni and Oreo cookies - but I'll leave that for you to discover on your own."

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I like the sound of this!

Was very excited to see this pop up in my feed, I’ve been curious for years but never had any others interested enough to learn and play with. Also was not expecting the Snap mechanic from Marvel Snap to have roots in the doubling cube 😂

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed seeing that Backgammon connection in Snap too :)

Great Video! I can finally dust off my backgammon set and play it with confidence.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Do it!

My girlfriend's granddaughter, who is 8, loves to play all sorts of games. I, myself at 62, have been playing games for most of mine. I remember teaching her that you have to learn to be a good winner as well as a good loser. "You can't always win." She understands that, and now she'll gladly sit down and want to learn how to play a new game. For Christmas, I got her a 12 game box set, and we've played 3 new games, but now we're on to backgammon. I've not played it for many years but I did enjoy it a lot. Now that I have a new opponent who is willing to take the time to understand strategy and planning, she's been fun to play with. My girlfriend doesn't seem to or want to take the time to get involved with a game, pretty much always loses, which her granddaughter eats up. So, thanks for refreshing my memory, and I'm going to have her watch the video so that we can work together to get her up to speed.

@WatchItPlayed

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you found such a willing gaming partner in your granddaughter, and you're very right: lessons on being a good winner and loser and very important! I hope you have many fun times around the game table and both enjoy exploring Backgammon together!

This is by far the best backgammon video I have seen.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lawrence, glad you enjoyed!

I litterally CRIED!!! love your work so much, rodney…

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

That's really so nice to hear Paulo

Thanks...well explained than many others.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Fantastic game. Thanks for doing a classic!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy tackling a classic - glad you enjoyed!

Amazing explanation thanks Rodney

@WatchItPlayed

7 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say - glad you liked it!

Thanks for such great instructions, very clear and concise!

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed!

Played it for money many decades ago. Still love it! 🎲 🎲

Really appreciate the teach on this classic game.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

It was a real pleasure!

Wonderful instructions, I haven't played in about 40yrs, so I definitely needed a refresher and apparently we weren't taught all the rules...lol😮

@WatchItPlayed

9 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

I was today years old when I finally learned how to play Backgammon. Thanks for the video, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to be able to share it Chris!

This was a great refresher! Would love to see Mancala in the future.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

FINALLY someone who actually explains it properly and so that I could understand and go pick up a board and start playing THANK U BUDDY THAT WAS A GREAT WEE CLIP THAT fully explains it properly I watched 4 clips and they were all basically useless they were not explaining things correctly I will keep this clip saved for my next attempt at playing backgammon Thank u Hey u ever think of showing folk how to play other games cause u explain it all so well Like go ,shogi ,or well any of the harder to learn ancient games I loved this thank u hey mate

@WatchItPlayed

11 ай бұрын

Very glad you found this helpful David!

Love it when you do classic games that hold up today.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Any chance I get to do it, I will!

Finally a classic i can understand . Thanks Rodney !

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very glad it was helpful Eric!

I've always wondered how to play backgammon, but was too intimidated to try to learn. I don't think it's for me, but I'm glad to finally know how to play! 😄

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Either way, thanks for checking it out!

this is an excellent tutorial. thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Very good explanation thank you

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I have always been interested in this game but never played. Now I NEED TO PLAY!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Glad this caught your interest!

Thank you!! I finally understand this game 🙌🏾 it’s actually not that difficult once you understand it. Me and my husband are playing right now and it’s already beginning to get competitive 😏

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

It doesn't take long to get competitive :) Hope you both have a great time playing!

I always wondered how to play this game, thanks! Looks tricky, might try it one day

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I you do!

I really like the idea of a "Watch it played: Classics".

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy being able to do these too!

@CDRaff

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed You could do some really fun stuff with it; not only board games, but card games too. I have never really understood what's going on with Gin, Spades, or Bridge. I assume they must be fun...

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

@@CDRaff A card game using a standard deck of cards is what I'm planning next.

@CDRaff

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed And this is why you are the best. Been watching since 2013(Tokaido was one of my first) when it was just you and the kiddos and have loved watching you grow the channel. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Keep up the great work and thank you for all the years of amazing content.

Oh wow. 😳😳 my mom has the exact same set at home. I'm thrilled to see this

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Time to break it out with her :)

My dad was crazy about Acey Deucey. I recently bought a backgammon set just for his memory. So I researched it, and found out that the game was popularized by the Navy during WW2. Guess what? My dad was a WW2 Navy vet (was there at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7).

Great tutorial, as always, you do a great job explaining intricacies and trap rules, even the ones that I now see are fiddly, despite your masterfully patient presentation. I recommend dice be rolled on your RIGHT-HAND board, that way you're rolling on separate sides and so both can see the dice next to the checkers. (In competitions, that's the hard-and-fast rule, but I know we're all here to enjoy - at least until someone gets jailed on the bar for several turns, ha!) Thank you very much. :)

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to share! I have to wonder how many times rolls get cancelled for landing wrong when people are rolling on the board.

@yabbaguy

Жыл бұрын

​@@WatchItPlayed As you'd expect, it does happen about once a game even to "Mochy" - the greatest at backgammon. They've all accepted that tedium - they just nonchalantly scoop the dice up and try again! They use chess clocks, but with a "start delay" to allow players time to roll each turn. Some opponents will kindly reset the delay when a roll is invalid, but they don't have to... 🤔

I have tried on a few different occasions learning how to play backgammon and never fully understood it until I watched this video. Thank you so much. I would love to see one teaching cribbage.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Cribbage has gotten a lot of requests - we'll see!

Backgammon is the King of Games (fast and exciting). I've played just about every day for the last 15 years and had lots of fun every time!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic gaming streak to have mantained!

I've been wondering how to play this game for years, and could never find out how. Thank you for this.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - glad this was helpful!