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What is it called when I have all my checkers off, but my opponent has one checker on the bar? I know it doesn't happen often.

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Has he started his bear-off yet? If he still has all 15 checkers on the board, score a backgammon. If he got hit after starting his bear-off and stayed on the bar until you won, then it's just a single game.

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At the end, can I roll any number to win, or do I have to have the correct roll?

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You need to have the correct roll. It makes the game more intense and challenging. Also, if you aren't the person winning, it also gives you a chance to catch up. By the way, be prepared because sometimes this can be annoying!

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How do we start the game?

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Each player rolls a single die, rerolling until they're unequal. High roller plays first using those two dice.

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When I play the computer, I usually win but never with high points. Can this be corrected?

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To improve your score, focus on mastering strategies and practicing consistently.

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Am I required to use both dice to move my checkers? What if moving one checker blocks me, and I can't move the second?

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Yes, you must use both dice if possible. If you cannot make a legal move with both dice, you forfeit that part of your turn, and your opponent goes.

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