Understanding The Backgammon Doubling Cube

If you're new to backgammon, you are probably wary of using the backgammon doubling cube to finish a game. But don't let fear get in the way of a win! The cube can be your best friend at crucial stages in a backgammon game. However, the most basic use is in a last roll situation when you're playing for money.

When you're in a last roll situation, it means that the backgammon game will be decided by this roll. There are still other possible moves that a player may make. Most last roll situations occur late in the race to bear off. For example, if it is your turn and you have two checkers left to bear off while your opponent has one, this is the deciding roll of the game. This is when you must know how to use the backgammon doubling cube to full effect. !--#include file="NewParagraph.inc"--> Your choice of using the backgammon doubling cube comes down to whether you think you can win. If you do, you should offer the cube to your opponent before you take your turn, thereby doubling the wager on the game. You should also accept the backgammon doubling cube from your opponent in a last roll situation if you believe you have a 25 percent chance of winning.