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Backgammon Circle

Backgammon Circle

Historien Spiele Galerie (Historien Spielegalerie) · 1993
2–690 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity7.5 BGG5Strategy
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How do you play Backgammon Circle?

This Backgammon variant is based on an illustration of the games book of Alfonso el sabio X., dated around 1200. It is for 2 to 6 aged 8 and up. Rules are very similar to Backgammon.

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Backgammon Circle box art
official art · Historien Spiele Galerie (Historien Spielegalerie)

This Backgammon variant is based on an illustration of the games book of Alfonso el sabio X., dated around 1200. It is for 2 to 6 aged 8 and up. Rules are very similar to Backgammon. 2 on a field are a block. You begin with your 4 pawns on your start field. You move with two dice clockwise. If you roll a double you can roll again after moving. In difference to backgammon you can only capture with the number on the red die or in combination with the red die. You must reach your start field with the exact number. The flexible board is made by serigraphy and the 24 wooden pieces are hand colored. Other material is 2 dice and 6 target cards.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating7.5 / 10
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Strategy
Play time
90 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Backgammon Circle?
Backgammon Circle is a abstract strategy game, for 2–6 players, taking ~90 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Backgammon Circle — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Backgammon Circle support?
Backgammon Circle is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Backgammon Circle take?
A game of Backgammon Circle takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Backgammon Circle for?
Backgammon Circle is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Backgammon Circle?
Backgammon Circle has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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