Recognizing the Backgammon Cheats

There are not many ways a backgammon player can cheat. However, it pays to be on the lookout, especially when you play live backgammon against unknown opponents for considerable sums of money. The way backgammon cheats operate is to use "rigged" or "loaded" dice. By learning about the backgammon dice, you will be able to spot a cheat in a second and act accordingly.

Your best option when you're playing against multiple opponents is to bring your own dice. This will deter any backgammon cheats and you can feel confident that no one is getting the better of you. If you don't have your own backgammon dice, request frequent changes and mixes of the dice so that you are not forced to play with the same for a long period. This is a lot harder to do at backgammon tournaments but if you're playing club games, it can be one way of avoiding any potential backgammon cheats.

You should also insist on using precision dice. These can be easily identified by the circular shape of each face. The pips on the dice are inlaid in plastic rather than indented holes customary on other types of dice. Some are even made of a hardy, translucent material that is completely tamper-proof. These dice dissuade backgammon cheats and are the standard form of dice used in backgammon tournaments all over the world.