Interactive Tools
Interactive tools from Northstar Backgammon. All free. All work on phone, tablet and desktop.
game plans and strategy
Game Plans
Game Plan Deck 1
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on racing, priming, attacking and anchoring.
Game Plan Deck 2
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on reading the position and choosing the plan.
Point Making Deck 1
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on when and how to make key points.
Point Making Deck 2
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on which point to make and what to give up for it.
attacking
Attacking Deck 1
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on hitting and maintaining pressure.
Attacking Deck 2
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on hitting, pointing on blots and keeping the initiative.
Blitz Deck 1
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on attacking and closing the home board.
Blitz Deck 2
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on hitting loose, closing points and finishing the blitz.
back games
Against the 2-3 Back Game
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on playing against the 2-3 back game.
Against the 1-3 Back Game
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on playing against the 1-3 back game.
Against the 1-2 Back Game
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on playing against the 1-2 back game.
Against the 2-4 Back Game
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on playing against the 2-4 back game.
cube action
market losers
Market Losers Deck 1
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on market losers and when to double.
Market Losers Deck 2
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on market losers and cube timing.
Market Losers Deck 3
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on counting market losers before the double.
Market Losers Deck 4
Ten Quick Fire Choice positions on market losers and the double or no double decision.
holding games
5-Point Anchor Cube Slider
Move the race one step at a time in the 5-point anchor holding game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
Bar-Point Anchor Cube Slider
Move the race one step at a time in the bar-point anchor holding game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
4-Point Anchor Cube Slider
Move the race one step at a time in the 4-point anchor holding game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
3-Point Anchor Cube Slider
Move the race one step at a time in the 3-point anchor holding game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
back games
2-3 Back Game Cube Slider
Move White’s timing one step at a time in the 2-3 back game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
1-3 Back Game Cube Slider
Move White’s timing one step at a time in the 1-3 back game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
2-4 Back Game Cube Slider
Move White’s timing one step at a time in the 2-4 back game and watch where the double and the pass arrive.
pip and shot counting
cluster counting
The Triangle
Cluster Counting with the Triangle shape. Work through five positions at a time.
The Box
Cluster Counting with the Box shape. Work through five positions at a time.
The House
Cluster Counting with the House shape. Work through five positions at a time.
The Shed
Cluster Counting with the Shed shape. Work through five positions at a time.
Home Board
Cluster Counting in the home board. Work through five positions at a time.
Outfield
Cluster Counting in the outfield. Work through five positions at a time.
Anchors
Cluster Counting with the anchor clusters. Work through five positions at a time.
Full Side
Cluster Counting combining clusters across a full side. Work through five positions at a time.
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