Handicap stones is used in the game of Go to ensure that a game is fair when played between two players of different experience levels. When two players of different experience levels play against each other, the more experienced player is usually stronger than the less experienced player. As a result, the stronger player will … Read more

Match equity is a measurement of the value of a single game based off the score of the match. Match equity is important because the value of a single game within a match change based upon how many point each player needs to win the match. If the score is even, the value of winning … Read more

In the game Power Grid, the amount of money that you spend on resources will determine whether you win the game or whether you lose the game. The fuel market is one of the main markets in Power Grid, and the prices in the fuel market change every time a player makes a purchase of … Read more

The doubling cube is a critical component of backgammon strategy, and most player encounter the doubling cube during there first backgammon match. Even if you are playing a quiet holding game, the opposing player may use the doubling cube to double or even triple the value of the match with one turn. As with many … Read more

Scoring for the game Ticket to Ride Rails and Sails involve two different types of scoring. Each of these types of scoring happens at a different time during the game. For instance, a player earn points for each of the routes that they place on the game board during the game; however, other types of … Read more

The race in backgammon are determined by the number of pips each side of the players must travel to win the game. The side that bears off its checkers before the opponent bears off the opponent’s checkers will win the race. In order to determine which side is winning the race, each side of the … Read more

Pickleball games can becomes complex due to the various rules regarding the format of the game. For instance, one person may be playing doubles with an others, while another person might be playing singles with someone else. The rules for doubles games is not the same as the rules for singles games. Furthermore, the rules … Read more