Backgammon is one of the most popular board games. Is a two players game where the pieces, also known as stones, are moved counter clockwise in a horseshoe fashion along triangular tracks, also know as points. Backgammon is one of the oldest and best board games and is believed to have been in existence since the time of the Pharaohs. Backgammon is a game that combines elements of strategy and luck. It is a fast paced game that requires analytical thinking to master, yet it has touches of Lady Luck to make the game unpredictably fun. Enjoy and teach your children how to play this excellent family board game.