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Ultimate Backgammon

Ultimate Backgammon

Winning Moves Games (USA) · 1997
220 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.7 BGG41CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Ultimate Backgammon?

Ultimate Backgammon adds "swirl dice" (they show the Winning Moves logo on two sides of an otherwise blank d6) and "captains" (they show the Winning Moves logo on one face of a standard man) to the game.

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Ultimate Backgammon box art
official art · Winning Moves Games (USA)

Ultimate Backgammon adds "swirl dice" (they show the Winning Moves logo on two sides of an otherwise blank d6) and "captains" (they show the Winning Moves logo on one face of a standard man) to the game. The game is played like backgammon, except that the goal is to be the first to bear off your own captain, which starts on top of the 24 point. If the captain is unprotected (either a blot or on top of a point, no matter how many men are below), it may be moved backwards if your opponent throws a swirl. If the opposing captain is not in its inner table when you score a gammon, it counts as a backgammon instead.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Ultimate Backgammon?
Ultimate Backgammon is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ultimate Backgammon — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ultimate Backgammon support?
Ultimate Backgammon is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ultimate Backgammon take?
A game of Ultimate Backgammon takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ultimate Backgammon for?
Ultimate Backgammon is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Ultimate Backgammon?
Ultimate Backgammon has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

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