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Master the Opening Game in Backgammon

Consider this: how often do you need to play the second roll in a backgammon game? Almost ALL the time!

This means that if you have any weaknesses in your opening knowledge, your overall game will suffer significantly.

Quickly Improve Your Performance Rating

By enhancing your opening theory, you will unlock the fastest way to permanently improve your Performance Rating and win more games.

Authored by Experts

This ebook is written in collaboration with Backgammon Galaxy and a top Backgammon player who specializes in the opening game. As Marc Olsen explains:

"I consider myself very knowledgeable in all aspects of backgammon theory, but I picked up a lot of new ideas about the opening game in this ebook. I can definitely recommend it to anyone who has the desire to improve their game."

Ideal for Intermediate and Advanced Players

This ebook is useful for players at any skill level. Advanced players will discover new insights to nudge their skill level even higher. Intermediate players can read, learn, and quickly adapt new ideas - and return to the ebook to refine their understanding as they progress.

Please note that this ebook is not intended for complete beginners.

What's Inside?

20 pages of pure backgammon theory and practical examples. The author presents examples and explains common patterns and rules to follow for the second roll.

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Board Size Comparison

Travel Size: Adventure

  • Casual & travel-friendly play
  • Compact & lightweight, with separate checker trays
  • Durable MDF & felt
  • Standard smooth checkers

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Travel Size: Adventure+

  • Enhanced travel experience with integrated checker trays
  • Slightly larger for improved gameplay
  • Upgraded MDF with refined felt surface
  • Smooth-glide checkers

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Tournament

  • Tournament-level gameplay
  • Full tournament size board with separate checker trays
  • Premium beech wood, felt on silicone
  • Large 44.2mm marbled acrylic checkers

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FAQs 🙋🏻

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What’s the difference between the board types?

We offer a range of boards to match your playstyle and budget.

Adventure is lightweight and perfect for casual or travel play.

Adventure+ adds a touch of refinement.

Luxury (Earth Board) is the real deal—tournament-sized with premium materials and pro-level design.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes! We ship worldwide 🌍
No matter where you are, your next backgammon battle is only a few clicks away. Shipping times and rates vary depending on your location and product.

How do I clean my board and checkers?

Our Luxury Earth Board has a removable playing surface (MagFit™) for easy cleaning. Use a soft cloth for surfaces and avoid harsh chemicals. For checkers and dice, a gentle wipe will do the trick.

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Customer Reviews

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Mark Costello
Rollelujah!

"The 2nd Roll," like the second coming of Christ, is a revelation! And mastering these moves will likely result in the end-times for your opponent. Have fun playing chess in Hell, loser!

Too over the top?

It's a good book with insightful ideas ... like a kind of bible about what to do after the first roll and before the third roll. A group of us like to study it. We call ourselves the Secondrollians, and you're more than welcome to join*.

*Unless you're a Fourthrollian. Blasphemers!

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Mazin Yaldo
Excellent

Excellent, meant for the advanced player, would like to see more of the same, for different stages of the game

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melek yargici

The 2nd Roll: Make the Right Move Every Time, Backgammon Ebook

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Carin Snell
Beginner

The says not for the beginner. I was not understanding the concepts upon initial reading. Once I read it a few times with my board next to me the lightbulb turned on! I have already seen a slight difference in my game. Very exciting! Thank you.

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Tudor Pogacean

Backgammon ebook - The 2nd Roll