ÒBackgammon Boot CampÓ: A Book Worth Buying

One of the best backgammon books worth owning is the one writtenby Walter Trice called ÒBackgammon Boot CampÓ. Trice is well known inbackgammon circles as a gameÕs analyst, player and, of course, as an author.Trice certainly knows his way around the game – he has been ranked as oneof the top ten players in the United States for over a decade.

In the book, Trice has compiled a selection of articles on the game,which first appeared on the popular online backgammon site. The articlesprovide an overview of practically every element of backgammon, from thevery basic level aimed at novices, to the most advanced levels. The beauty ofthe book is that every backgammon player can find something of interestto read in it.

ÒBackgammon Boot CampÓ is considered to be the most up to datebook on the subject. Unlike other popular books on the market, such asMagrielÕs ÒBackgammonÓ, Trice touches on highly contemporary issues suchas the impact that strong computer games have had on backgammon. Thebook also has an excellent article on the use of the doubling cube – asection that is not covered enough in other books on the topic. Even topprofessionals who read the book claim that they refer back to certain chaptersof the book again and again as they are so cleverly written. All in all, Walter TriceÕs ÒBackgammonBootcampÓ is probably the most modern and comprehensive book availabletoday.