“U” Backgammon Terms

The player judged most likely to lose a game or match.  Compare: Favorite.

To make a safe, unnecessarily timid play when a stronger, more aggressive play is available.

A blot in the opponent's home board which is within direct range of three or more of the opponent's builders and therefore in danger of being pointed on.

A not-for-profit organization devoted to advancement of backgammon in the United States.   Website: usbgf.org.

Backgammon played using a doubling cube without any limit to the number of doubles and redoubles. Unlimited games are similar to money games, but are played without the Jacoby rule, beavers, or automatic doubles. In contrast, limited forms of backgammon include: match play and table stakes.

To remove checkers from a heavy point.