Backgammon Glossary

Glossary

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Mandatory Beavers

An optional chouette rule which says: when only one player accepts box's initial double, that player must also beaver; otherwise, he must refuse the double along with everyone else. See post by Roland ScheicherCompare: Mandatory Extras (1).

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Bold Play

A play that leaves one or more blots that the opponent can easily hit.   Compare: Safe Play.

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