I was a bit sceptical when I started watching the first video in this series but it really explained things very clearly and I really feel like I know how to play after watching the video series.

Ensor42, finally at age 63 & knowing ZERO about the game, you have enlightened me. I anticipate playing against my Bro-In-Law when out west in 2 weeks and, for this 'older student' your series has been a God-send. Many, Many Thanks from Michigan, USA

I have completed the Backgammon for complete beginners series and I think I'm not a beginner anymore. Thanks a lot Ensor42. You're wonderful.

My beloved brother was going to teach me; he taught both of my children! Alas, we didn't have time ... and now, tonight, I found your video and am better understanding of the game. Thank you!!! I have my brother's game set - now just have to find someone with whom to play. Again, you're a good teacher.

Best on-line tuition by far. Thank You.

Thanks for the wonderful series of tutorials. After watching all the episodes I feel ready for practicing.

What can I say.You did a fantastic job here with your tutorials.I cant wait to get a board and getting started.I will be watching all your future tutorials.You really brought out your desire for the game.Thanks again

Really appreciate what you have done with this series. You ha e got me into playing this game for the first time in years. Thank you so much.

brilliant teaching. thanks for making this obscure game much clearer!

What a great series of learner videos. Thankyou for teaching me how to play what I think is going to be a great game

Thanks for putting together such a great tutorial. It's been 20 years since I've played and I'm just getting back into the game.

We have watched all your beginning videos and they are great we will practice this for a while then go on to watch your others on this great game. Thank you

Thank you so much for doing this. You explained things so well that pretty much anyone should be able to understand.

Fantastic job! Everything is absolutely comprehensible and clear! So much new to know. Have wached all "beginner" series and going to continue with "beyond" videos. It is definitely worth it! Thanks a lot!!!

Thanks I watched all the beginner series! I have learned even more by watching it and I want to thank you for teaching me more interesting things.

Great series. Now that I've finished this series I look forward to your series for more advanced players. You have a wonderful British accent. I live in Brooklyn and the people around here really destroy the English language, you show us how beautiful English really is. I'm 74 years old and am now learning backgammon after playing chess all my life. I look forward to many more years of life, I will be enjoying my retirement with Social Security playing Backgammon and chess. BTW I have downloaded GNU chess and have been playing with it using the instructions you give in your series. My computer runs Linux Ubuntu not windows but Gnubg runs great on "wine." .

Great series. Very concise 👍.Thanks and much appreciated.

thank you Ensor42 for taking the time to make these videos. they really helped me learn how to play. what everything meant, and everything else. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! i wish you good luck in the future of your videos!! YOUR THE BEST!!

After many years, you have shown me how to play. I thank you very much. Not many here in the US know how, and the ones who do (where I am) don't have time for beginners. Again Thank You

Loved this series. Great job

Thank you! I'm nearly 50 years old and have finally managed to learn the basics of how to play Backgammon thanks to this series of videos! Very clear teaching and so much better than trying to learn from printed material.

Thanks for putting this together. We decided to learn whilst on holiday and were totally perplexed by the written instructions that came with our new board. These videos did the trick and we're enjoying backgammon immensely now. Much appreciated.

I just finished watching all your videos and I really wanted to thank you. You did a great job at covering pretty much everything I needed to know to feel more confident about getting started with my new board game! Thank you very much! :-)

I can't wait to go buy a set and start playing with my kids. Wonderful job! Thanks a ton mate!

Just finished your video series! Thanks so much! It was really helpful. I'd never played a game of Backgammon in my life, and now I'm looking forward to playing my first game! :)

I've been wanting to learn backgammon for years since I was like 5 years old, and finally!! I owe you one of the bigger achievements in my life, thank you. ^.^

Thanks for your tutorials. You certainly got me started with backgammon. I'd love to see more tutorials on strategy.

Thank you so much. I have tried to learn this game more than once. You have made it understandable for a beginner.

Thank you for your help. My friend and and I have played countless games of backgammon thanks to your helpful tutorials. :-)

You delivered an excellent Backgammon tutorial. Thank you so very much for sharing.

Wonderful teaching! I learned from someone that set up the board backward from what you have it, so when I went to play online games of backgammon, I was lost. Your instructions is set up exactly how the online playing is. Thank you for your detailed instructions to make it much easier to understand and to play. Very much appreciated.

Thank you so much! I feel so excited to play Backgammon after learning through your really useful videos! :)

Thank you so much for this series. I knew nothing about backgammon before this and this has really helped me get into it. Thanks.

excellent stuff,Ensor chap...I learned to play the bold gammon from an oul Greek fellah on the isle of Rhodes about eons ago,who after giving me the basics(plus let me win two out of the first three he showed me)suggested we make it more interesting,naturally by wagering a few drachmas for the next few games,and promptly gubbed me quick style:!! His dice and checkers moving like a scalded cat around the board!Fell in love with the game then and stumbling across your tutorials made me buy a little set and remember,"Hey,I know this game!"Love it;thank you for the excellent vids....good man yerself😆

Thank you for your help. I didnt understand backgammon until I watched your series and I just won my first game! Thank you for you explanation.

Thanks for the series. I really enjoyed it. Always wanted to know what backgammon was about and how to play. Now I'm learning by using your vids and apps on my smartphone.

Thanks a lot. Watched all 16 for the beginner. Well done.

Thank you for the series, this made the game clearer for my friend and I!

My wife and I really enjoyed your series. We were away on holiday when we saw people playing the game in cafe's and got hooked on this facinating game. Now we have bought a board and play at a very elementary level we would love to learn more. I bought Backgammon for Dummies but watching your KZfaq clips made it much easier to follow. A big thanks for all your efforts! Bernard and Anne

This tutorial was really well-paced for a complete beginner. I have been playing backgammon for a while now but still picked things up particularly in the 2 doubling videos that I did not understand before. I certainly would appreciate a "next level up" tutorial that continues on where this leaves off. E.g. for players who have mastered the basics but want to go to the next level.

Thank you, great series for learning to play

Sir thank you for the videos! You explained the basics of backgammon very well. I played the game before but had forgotten how to play. Your videos gave me a clear understanding of the game, and I can now try to teach others how to play. I also now know the use of the doubling dice and the purpose of pips. I will definitely refer other new beginners to watch your videos. Thank you!

thankyou very much for the tutorial, i was learning so i could understand part of a book i'm reading but i must say that i genuinely want to have a game now. It was very clear and understandable, well done.

Thanks for the great tutorial! I've had a fancy backgammon suitcase for years now, but never knew how to play it!

Since I was a child I would get out a backgammon game, look at it, put it back in box and on the shelf. After watching your videos, I feel not only that I can start playing but with a bit of skill. Thanks. Hope you keep putting out the videos :)

Excellent teaching skills, smooth voice, well done Sir. Cheers from France.

great video!! Perfect for the beginner to learn the Backgammon quickly. It is very well presented and easy to understand. Well done!!

Great tutorial. Would love an intermediate series. Thanks!

Thank you so much for these videos! 4 years after the videos were posted, and they are still the best on KZfaq.

I enjoyed this series, it is a great help for a beginner like myself.

Thank you Sir, as a teenager I was taught backgammon (and many other games) by an older friend who I subsequently discovered was a compulsive cheat who made up rules to suit his needs as, and when, required so I had to relearn Chess, Poker, Bridge,... well, almost everything after Snakes and Ladders. This guy used to do the bank in Monopoly and give himself a £500 note between his two £100 notes every time he passed Go. That was when I discovered he wasn't the best teacher I ever had. So, when my wife and I tried to play backgammon many years ago and found it totally confusing (according to my friend's rules) we gave up. Recently my wife suggested we try again and I found your series which has been invaluable and has made me quite excited about starting to play Backgammon properly. My wife is going to watch the series as well so that we can help each other learn the correct rules. Again, thank you for taking the time to do this, I really appreciate it. Best Wishes, Brendan.

great video!! Perfect for the beginner to learn the Backgammon quickly. I is very well presented and easy to understand. Well done!!

thank you so much you're making this whole series I have a Deluxe 4 in 1 real wood games which includes chest Checkers Tic-tac-toe and backgammon and I had no clue how to play backgammon so thank you so much for making me whole series I had no clue what it was about either.

Thank you very much for this series on beginner backgammon. I just got my board, read the enclosed instructions and thought I had a handle on the rules. Your videos cleared up all the questions I had and corrected a couple of misunderstandings I had about the rules. I appreciated your explanation about doubling. You took the scare factor out of it. I am looking forward to teaching my husband and to many, many hours of fun and challenging play.

Ensor42 - wanted to sincerely thank you for this tutorial. very comprehensive! I played with my Dad when I was about 6 (25 years ago!) and I've been looking at getting a backgammon set recently. I did a search, and hit your tutorial straight off the bat. It was clear, concise, well paced and entertaining. I watched all 16 parts front to back. Thank you! I'm going to have a few games online and see how I like it. - Sam p.s Linux user here, I'll let you know my fav client at some point. Subscribed

wonderful, clear instruction!

Loved all 16 videos. I'm from Orlando, Florida -- home of Mickey Mouse. We love games here and love backgammon. Thanks for making it so easy. Great job!!

thanks! this game always seemed a bit of a mystery to me and I think that having someone going through the basics like you did (rather than reading a manual) is a great idea! you did a great job.

Really good videos!! Very clear concepts.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to make this - would be interested in more courses.

You are great. I have learnt a lot but i am still learning. You explanation is good & clear. Thank you so so much.. cheers

I would be very much in favor of seeing an intermediate and advanced backgammon course. Thank you for making this available.

Very Good Instructions ! Thanks !

thank you for your tutorials, I've got to admit, it backgammon did look a bit intimidating at first, but thanks to you and your guides, I now know how to play :D

thank u very much for ur effort 2 make people educated of this game (y) just completed all ur 16 videos

thanks for the excellent course!

This series: very nicely done. I came to this vid to get a basic idea of backgammon rules and I feel I have a rudimental understanding. I expect you'd do well to prepare a series for Intermediate and Advanced players as well.

I learnt a lot!! Thanks!!

An excellent tutorial...thank you very much

Just an FYI, I just downloaded GNU and it's wonderful. It works on my Vista machine and you can change the level of play to beginner. The tutorial is wonderful. It offers hints on the moves. Thanks again for the videos!

wow, dang good ! i watched all 16 segments and thank you very very much!

Hi thanks for your help and the lessons. Very helpful and easy to follow and gives me some understanding of this game. I hope you will have another series for the low intermediate players . Jacob J.

@AllThatOtherJunk Thanks, that's exceedingly generous of you to offer, but there really is no need. These guides were just done to try and bring the game to new players, and to see if I could do it. They were never meant to bring in any profit. The thought is, however, very much appreciated.

This was an excellent series for me a beginner and an old guy. Walked through everything I think I wanted to know since it will be for family fun (sorry not into real serious backgammon, or at least don't think I will be...except these software things might change that. Very useful.) Do not know when this series was made but think you anyway for a late commer.

Thank you very much, great explanation !!!

Thanks to your series, I've learned how to play the esoteric backgammon. Good old Northern English dialect. Clear and unambiguous instructions, unpretentious and concise. What got me into the series was the short length of the first video- which I thought would explain everything. I was so drawn in by that first video that I found myself watching all of them in the end. If you had combined them all into one 1-hour video I would never have watched it- so it's a good thing you didn't, although it might be worth creating another video with all of them combined and mention at the start of all videos that you've posted both a fragmented as well as combined version. Gonna try to find a free online version now. The average beginner probably doesn't want to download anything onto their computer(certainly doesn't want to pay) and probably prefers to play directly from their browser- I don't think you included a website with this information.

That is a really good tutorial.

Very instructive and precise, as a beginner I will now try backgammon (online against a computer opponent), but I will not bother with pip counting or the doubling cube. I think there's enough excitement in just the single game itself, at least for a beginner to work his way through and have fun at.

Great series, thank you. I haven’t played for years, so it was good to have a refresher course. Do you have any recommendations for IPad Apps backgammon games

thank you its been very helpful keep up the good work :)

Thank you. You were very easy to understand. You went slow enough so I could picture in my mind what the move would be. And the "icing on the cake" was your final lesson where you recommend various software programs, with their pluses and minuses. (do you explain chess also!)

I had no clue how to play; your series for beginners was wonderful. I am ready to start playing on FB with others, I feel you did a wonderful job. I love the recommendations at the end. I cannot read directions and figure it out, your talk and sample moves were wonderful, THANKS, well done.

Thank you Ensor for the magnificent tutorials! I found that in Facebook, an online game 'Backgammon Live' is a bit popular. I also played it. It's good and free.

Very detailed and found it a bit long to follow as I have been playing the game so knew some of the rules. I would love a continuation of this. Maybe for intermediate players. All in all well done. Very easy to comprehend. I also like that he was showing the moves. I am a very visual person so just reading instructions doesn't always work for me. Thank you.

As someone who had zero knowledge and experience of backgammon I have been very impressed with the excellent series of videos for complete beginners. Thank you for doing such a good job. Regards Brian

You can have my appreciation and thanks :) Likely not as desirable as a gold medal or trophy or some such, but it's the best I can do.

Thank you for your help it was amazing

thank you so much man . great video very helpfull!!

Yes mate this is a great guide ! Also you may add some books. Great job !

thank you very much my good sir! i finally know how to play backgammon!

@speedster62 Thanks, glad you liked the vids. My new "Beyond Beginner" series is now in progress, so I hope that you'll find that useful.

@dazbro78 Cheers, glad you enjoyed the series. You could check out the first 9 parts of my "Beyond Beginner" series for a start, which I will hopefully be continuing sometime in the New Year.

Thanks for the help, you were a great help ^^

@PeterFinley8 Hi, glad you like the vids :) I'm going to be uploading some more backgammon stuff soon, the first vid, I'm happy to say, will be some book recommendations.

Subscribed and congratulations on a excellent and informative series of videos. They've really helped me a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything. I hope you got what you wanted out of making these videos too. Best wishes. Craig

Excellent directions. I am a seasoned player and I couldn’t have taught it any better. I never have used the doubling cube but now I want to give it a try. I also enjoy playing the Acey Deucey game version. That may be fun for you to show people. Doubling isn’t used in this version.

@Ensor42 ... to add with it, i love your english accent, its calm, easy to follow, and very clear, thank you very much

Its funny how many of us came to this one and the other series on how to learn the game and we have never even played a live game. I am ready with a solid foundation. My guddy got me into chess about two years ago. I beat him 3 straight and two of the games were his to lose. He comes out and says , "want to play backgammon". Its funny he never mentioned it until this past Sunday. I can't wait to play in the next day or two. Thanks

I just started to play with my girlfriend. This was a great help. I do appreciate the videos.

Thanks for the videos. I've been a chess player for years and I've always wanted to learn backgammon. Your videos have been wonderful! Do you recommend any books? Hope to see more videos!