The game of backgammon is played by two people. For entering and bearing off, the points in both inner boards are considered as numbered from 1 to 5, beginning with the point nearest the edge of the board. Play of the stones is governed by two dice, rolled from a cup in which the dice are shaken before rolled. Choice of seats, stones, set-up, and dice shall be made by the player winning the opening roll. The Rolls For the opening roll, each player rolls a single die.
Every tie requires another opening roll.
Whoever rolls the higher number wins, and for the first move plays the numbers on both dice. After that, each player in turn rolls two dice. If a roll is made before an opponent's play is completed, or if either player touches a die before it has come to rest, the opponent of the offender may require a reroll. A player must leave their dice on the board until their play is completed. Should they pick them up or turn them over before the completion of their play, the opponent may declare the play void and require the offender to replace the stone or stones moved and to roll again.