Backgammon rules check

A quick Backgammon rules check: hit a blot, then answer two questions about the bar and doubles. Pass it to move on to strategy. Rules check · lesson 1 of 1.

The lesson in words

Three questions. First, a move.

Try it: Hit the ivory blot.

Rules done. Now for the strategy that wins races and battles.

Questions

You have a checker on the bar. What must you do first?

A checker on the bar must come in before you move anything else.

Can you land on a point with two of your opponent’s checkers?

No. Two or more checkers make a point that you can’t land on.

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