Publisher's Synopsis
This 220-page book explains the expert strategy for the board game known as plakoto. Plakoto is similar to the board game of backgammon. Millions of people play plakoto in Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey, Macedonia and Bulgaria. Plakoto is as complex as backgammon, and is perhaps even more complex. The board game of plakoto is also known as mahbooseh, tapa, mahbuse, tsilido or tavli. This innovative book includes:
- Plakoto rules, basic strategy and expert strategy
- A complete example game of plakoto, expertly annotated
- Over 25 plakoto board game problems and solutions
- An explanation of dice probabilities and mathematics
- Includes a glossary and bibliography
- Dozens of illustrative diagrams
