Gammon game and method of play

Abstract

An improved gammon game and method of play using unique game pieces is envisioned. The addition of unique playing pieces which are adapted to be used by players to designate movements throughout a game with rules similar to that of historic Takhteh complicates and makes for a more challenging and mentally stimulating gaming experience. Players both young and old will have their mental agility tested by the new rules created specifically for the improved gammon game and method of play.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An improved Takhteh game comprising
 a backgammon board; and   a first die having eight dice faces each said face having indicia representing one of the seven digits zero through six or a joker thereon;   a second die having eight dice faces; and   said first dice being identical to said second die.   
     
     
         2 . The game of  claim 1  wherein both first and second said eight-sided dice are in the shape of an octahedron. 
     
     
         3 . A method of playing a game on a substrate having a matrix, twenty four landing points, a bar zone, a first set of markers, and a second set of markers, and a set of two eight-sided dice with indicia representing the numbers zero through six and a joker thereon each die, comprising the steps of:
 (a) placing said first set of markers on predetermined points;   (b) placing said second set of markers on predetermined points;   (c) initiating the game by choosing a first player;   (d) rolling said octahedron dice;   (e) moving a respective first or second marker along a path a number of zones corresponding to at least the numbers on one of said dice if there is a number on the dice or, alternatively, not moving or exercising a joker option to replace the joker with any of the other numbers on the eight-sided die if a player roles a joker.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  further including the step allowing each player one or more turns. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising the step of continuing the game between any successful player and a third challenger. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising the step of continuing the game including any players who have not challenged the particular play but who have not been defeated by that particular player. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 3  wherein said eight side dice are in the shape of an octahedron.