“I” Backgammon Terms

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A division of a tournament designed for players too strong for the novice division and who do not wish to compete in the open division.

A player of some experience who has begun to hone his skills; the level of play between novice and advanced.

A sixteenth-century game popular in England and other European countries, and probably backgammon (1)'s direct ancestor. Rolls of doubles are played just like any other roll, and there are no gammons or backgammons (2).  See: How to Play Irish.