Although it has been a popular pastime in the UK for generations, the game of backgammon is still a mystery to many British gamblers. This traditional game and its variants have been fixtures of numerous societies, past and present, all over the world and is still enjoyed by many players each and every day, but it takes a much subtler place in pop culture than newer recreational pursuits such as poker, blackjack, and bingo.The game consists of two players with fifteen checkers each. Players face off with their checkers at either end of a special game board and take turns rolling dice as they attempt to move all of their checkers to their opponent’s side of the board. Because game play is similar to most casino games in the way that the competition involves a combination of the elements of both skill and chance, it’s actually a very comfortable fit for most card and dice game players. The easily recognizable board, checkers, dice, and dice cup are familiar fixtures in many pubs and parlours but you might be surprised at just how few people can actually claim to have played this regal game. Luckily, online backgammon can now be found alongside other popular games in most online casinos, as well as at specially designed game specific online clubs and gaming rooms. Playing online is especially good for beginners, and many high quality gaming software packages include helpful and informative beginners’ guides within their programs.