Simborg's Laws Of Backgammon

• It’s easy to tell when you have a great roll-- the dice will be cocked
   

• For every cube action, there is an equal and opposite cube action (that will bite you in the ass later). 

• Never give a cube you’re afraid will be  taken.
   

• Buying your opponent drinks is the best  investment you’ll ever make.
   

• No cube is too big if the stakes are too low.
   

• When the match is over, EVERYONE  thinks they rolled worse.
   

• If you want someone to really hate you right after you win a backgammon game, point out what they did wrong.
   

• Playing in too big a game is like reaching  under a cow:  you can get hurt bad if the  steaks are over your head.
   

• You are most likely to win back games  when it’s your opponent who is playing  them.
   

• You can judge a player by his hit and cover.
   

• If you stop to truly consider all the plays  before every move, plan on spending the  night.
   

• If you want to really bore someone, tell  them all about your bad rolls.
   

• He who bears off last, laughs last.
   

Phil Simborg