Backgammon documents in PDF format

Last updated on December 1, 2024

On this Deluxe Backgammon page, you will find a set of backgammon documents in PDF format. These documents have typically been created to fit on a single A4 page. All of these documents are targeted for beginners, but they are useful reminders for backgammon players of all levels. Typically, we carry a few laminated copies with us at all times, they are very useful as a handout to newcomers to help them learn the game quickly. Note this is teaching material, and it wouldn’t considered appropriate to use these documents during tournament or club play. This page will be added to over time.

Backgammon setup

This guide will step you through the basics of the backgammon board and how to set the board up for play. Once you are familiar with the setup you can be ready to play within minutes.

Backgammon Rules PDF

This a concise set of backgammon rules that fit on a single page. A more detailed explanation of the rules are available on this link: Backgammon rules.

Backgammon Cheat Sheet PDF

This backgammon cheat sheet is a concise set of notes which can be used as a quick reference. It contains basic information that a beginner should be aiming to learn as they study the game. It wouldn’t be appropriate to use this cheat sheet during a game as this is information that experienced backgammon players would be expected to know.

Backgammon Opening Moves PDF

This is a simple list of backgammon opening moves. It shows the best options as per XG Mobile Backgammon at the time of writing. It is condensed to fit on a single double-sided A4 page.

Backgammon Strategy PDF

This document covers the five main strategies of backgammon. It is condensed to fit on a single double-sided A4 page.

Related content

Backgammon at Wikipedia.