Celebrating 10 years in backgammon games

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by Douglas Zare
1 March 2005


Douglas Zare

One of the big differences between backgammon and other games of skill and chance is that we can get good numerical feedback from bots. It is easier to improve if you focus on numbers you can control in the short run rather than trying to affect the outcome of the game. It is less frustrating, too, because you can see your improvement more rapidly
 

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