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Ludopath: /* Doubling */

2024-07-02T16:34:10Z

Doubling

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	A Match of Backgammon involves several games worth 1-3 points until a player equals to or exceeds the Match Goal. The Doubling cube multiplies the number on the cube by the points earned to give the total match points earned that game.		A Match of Backgammon involves several games worth 1-3 points until a player equals to or exceeds the Match Goal. The Doubling cube multiplies the number on the cube by the points earned to give the total match points earned that game.

	~~The points awarded depend on the scale of the victory as follows.~~

	<b>1 point - </b>A player who bears off all fifteen ~~pieces~~ when the opponent has borne off at least one.		The points awarded depend on the scale of the victory as follows:

			<b>1 point - </b>A player who bears off all fifteen checkers when the opponent has borne off at least one.

	<b>2 points - </b>If all fifteen have been borne off before the opponent gets at least one checker off. This is called a gammon or double game.		<b>2 points - </b>If all fifteen have been borne off before the opponent gets at least one checker off. This is called a gammon or double game.

	<b>3 points - </b>When the losing player has borne off no ~~pieces~~ and has one or more on the bar and/or in the winner's home table. This is called a backgammon or triple game.		<b>3 points - </b>When the losing player has borne off no checkers and has one or more on the bar and/or in the winner's home table. This is called a backgammon or triple game.


			In the variant "Hypergammon" the Jacoby Rule has been implemented: Gammons and backgammons score extra points only if one of the players has doubled beforehand.

Magnus3740 at 16:24, 11 April 2024

2024-04-11T16:24:27Z

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	===Doubling===		===Doubling===

	~~''Not yet added~~ to game.''		Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare.

	Backgammon games ~~are played for~~ 1 ~~point. Matches are played with multiple~~ points. ~~When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer~~ the cube" to the ~~other opponent~~. The ~~other opponent can then accept (in which case~~ the ~~game is worth double~~ the ~~current stakes) or decline (and~~ the ~~game ends in their loss)~~. If a ~~player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "~~double~~", if they so desire~~. ~~Players may go back~~ and ~~forth doubling in this way, but doubling~~ more ~~than 2~~ or ~~3 times~~ in ~~one game~~ is ~~very rare. It was stated here that this key feature would be added to the~~ game ~~shortly in June 2019; however, as of April 2022, it is not yet available~~.		==Match Play==
			A Match of Backgammon involves several games worth 1-3 points until a player equals to or exceeds the Match Goal. The Doubling cube multiplies the number on the cube by the points earned to give the total match points earned that game.

			The points awarded depend on the scale of the victory as follows.

			<b>1 point - </b>A player who bears off all fifteen pieces when the opponent has borne off at least one.

			<b>2 points - </b>If all fifteen have been borne off before the opponent gets at least one checker off. This is called a gammon or double game.

			<b>3 points - </b>When the losing player has borne off no pieces and has one or more on the bar and/or in the winner's home table. This is called a backgammon or triple game.

Kevan: redundant link, video is embedded on the BGA page

2023-03-23T11:17:25Z

redundant link, video is embedded on the BGA page

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	~~How to play https://youtu.be/vzo6xmB4ucg~~
	==Objective==		==Objective==

AmassGamesYouTube at 11:41, 13 February 2023

2023-02-13T11:41:30Z

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			How to play https://youtu.be/vzo6xmB4ucg
	==Objective==		==Objective==

Kevan: format as headings

2022-04-13T08:19:02Z

format as headings

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	~~'''~~Objective~~'''~~		==Objective==

	Players roll dice to advance their pawns into their home base. When completed, players resume by rolling dice to remove their pawns from the board. A player's pawns may not be removed from the board until all of their pawns are in their home base. First player to clear all pawns from the board wins. Exact roll is not required to remove pawns from the board, roll can be equal to or more than the amount of spaces required to leave the board.		Players roll dice to advance their pawns into their home base. When completed, players resume by rolling dice to remove their pawns from the board. A player's pawns may not be removed from the board until all of their pawns are in their home base. First player to clear all pawns from the board wins. Exact roll is not required to remove pawns from the board, roll can be equal to or more than the amount of spaces required to leave the board.

			==Setup==
	~~'''~~Setup~~'''~~

	The game has a fixed setup, with opponent mirrored arrangement. Each players home row is opposite the other, and each will be moving in only one, opposite direction around the board (either clockwise or counter-clockwise).		The game has a fixed setup, with opponent mirrored arrangement. Each players home row is opposite the other, and each will be moving in only one, opposite direction around the board (either clockwise or counter-clockwise).

			==Play==
	~~'''~~Play~~'''~~

	Each roll of two dice can be played to advance one pawn both numbers, the order chosen by the player, or split play as each die to advance one pawn respectively. Should any number roll as double, player is able to play that number four times, as board will allow. pawns cannot be moved to land on any space occupied by two or more opposing pawns. Your own pawns may accumulate in any quantity on your own occupied spaces.		Each roll of two dice can be played to advance one pawn both numbers, the order chosen by the player, or split play as each die to advance one pawn respectively. Should any number roll as double, player is able to play that number four times, as board will allow. pawns cannot be moved to land on any space occupied by two or more opposing pawns. Your own pawns may accumulate in any quantity on your own occupied spaces.

			===Capture===
	~~'''~~Capture~~'''~~

	Any pawn stacked two or more is safe from capture. Any pawn single on a space is vulnerable. Rolling number combination to land your pawn on exposed opponent pawn is a capture and token must sit out of play until a number roll allows entry into opposing home row (i.e farthest from own). No other pawn may be moved until all captured pawn have re-entered the game.		Any pawn stacked two or more is safe from capture. Any pawn single on a space is vulnerable. Rolling number combination to land your pawn on exposed opponent pawn is a capture and token must sit out of play until a number roll allows entry into opposing home row (i.e farthest from own). No other pawn may be moved until all captured pawn have re-entered the game.

			===Doubling===
	~~'''~~Doubling~~'''~~

	''Not yet added to game.''		''Not yet added to game.''

	Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. It was stated here that this key feature would be added to the game shortly in June 2019; however, as of April 2022, it is not yet available.		Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. It was stated here that this key feature would be added to the game shortly in June 2019; however, as of April 2022, it is not yet available.

VulpesSophos: Updated date to reflect current lack of the doubling cube

2022-04-13T07:42:32Z

Updated date to reflect current lack of the doubling cube

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	''Not yet added to game.''		''Not yet added to game.''

	Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. It was stated here that this key feature would be added to the game shortly in June, 2019; however, as of ~~January,~~ 2022, it is not yet available.		Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. It was stated here that this key feature would be added to the game shortly in June 2019; however, as of April 2022, it is not yet available.

Yowzah1: Doubling has been "coming shortly" since 2019. I changed the last sentence to better reflect the known status of this feature.

2022-01-06T02:08:42Z

Doubling has been "coming shortly" since 2019. I changed the last sentence to better reflect the known status of this feature.

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	''Not yet added to game.''		''Not yet added to game.''

	Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. ~~This~~ key feature ~~will~~ be added to the game shortly.		Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. It was stated here that this key feature would be added to the game shortly in June, 2019; however, as of January, 2022, it is not yet available.

Svoboda250: Changed the gendered (male-by-default) language in the Doubling section to be inclusive and gender neutral.

2021-10-23T10:44:48Z

Changed the gendered (male-by-default) language in the Doubling section to be inclusive and gender neutral.

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	Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels ~~his~~ game is so strong that he will most likely win, he "~~offers~~ the cube". The other opponent can accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in ~~his~~ loss). If a player accepted the cube, and ~~his~~ situation later improves, he can then "double", if he so ~~desires~~. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. This key feature will be added to the game shortly.		Backgammon games are played for 1 point. Matches are played with multiple points. When in Match play, if one opponent feels their game is so strong that they will most likely win, they "offer the cube" to the other opponent. The other opponent can then accept (in which case the game is worth double the current stakes) or decline (and the game ends in their loss). If a player accepted the cube, and their situation later improves, they can then "double", if they so desire. Players may go back and forth doubling in this way, but doubling more than 2 or 3 times in one game is very rare. This key feature will be added to the game shortly.

Kim Richards at 23:08, 19 January 2021

2021-01-19T23:08:40Z

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	'''Objective'''		'''Objective'''

	Players roll dice to advance their pawns into their home base. ~~After~~ completed, resume by rolling dice to remove their pawns from the board. A player's pawns may not be removed from the board until all of their pawns are in their home base. First player to clear all pawns from the board wins. Exact roll is not required to remove pawns from the board, roll can be equal to or more than the amount of spaces required to leave the board.		Players roll dice to advance their pawns into their home base. When completed, players resume by rolling dice to remove their pawns from the board. A player's pawns may not be removed from the board until all of their pawns are in their home base. First player to clear all pawns from the board wins. Exact roll is not required to remove pawns from the board, roll can be equal to or more than the amount of spaces required to leave the board.

GuenaBuena: added some clarification

2020-12-30T01:53:29Z

added some clarification

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	Players roll dice to advance their ~~pieces~~ into their home base~~, after~~ completed, resume by rolling dice to remove their ~~pieces~~ from the board. First player to clear all ~~pieces~~ from the board wins.		Players roll dice to advance their pawns into their home base. After completed, resume by rolling dice to remove their pawns from the board. A player's pawns may not be removed from the board until all of their pawns are in their home base. First player to clear all pawns from the board wins. Exact roll is not required to remove pawns from the board, roll can be equal to or more than the amount of spaces required to leave the board.


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	'''Play'''		'''Play'''

	Each roll of two dice can be played to advance one ~~piece~~ both numbers, the order chosen by the player, or split play as each die to advance one ~~piece~~ respectively. Should any number roll as double, player is able to play that number four times, as board will allow. ~~Pieces~~ cannot be moved to land on any space occupied by two or more opposing ~~pieces~~. Your own ~~pieces~~ may accumulate in any quantity on your own occupied spaces.		Each roll of two dice can be played to advance one pawn both numbers, the order chosen by the player, or split play as each die to advance one pawn respectively. Should any number roll as double, player is able to play that number four times, as board will allow. pawns cannot be moved to land on any space occupied by two or more opposing pawns. Your own pawns may accumulate in any quantity on your own occupied spaces.


	'''Capture'''		'''Capture'''

	Any ~~piece~~ stacked two or more is safe from capture. Any ~~piece~~ single on a space is vulnerable. Rolling number combination to land your ~~piece~~ on exposed opponent ~~piece~~ is a capture and token must sit out of play until a number roll allows entry into opposing home row (i.e farthest from own). No other ~~piece~~ may be moved until all captured ~~pieces~~ have re-entered the game.		Any pawn stacked two or more is safe from capture. Any pawn single on a space is vulnerable. Rolling number combination to land your pawn on exposed opponent pawn is a capture and token must sit out of play until a number roll allows entry into opposing home row (i.e farthest from own). No other pawn may be moved until all captured pawn have re-entered the game.