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1*32220Sbostic	To play backgammon, you must type the numbers of the points from
2*32220Sbosticwhich pieces are to be moved.  For example, if the roll was '2  6', typing
3*32220Sbostic'12 15' will move a piece from point 12 two spaces to point 14 and a piece
4*32220Sbosticfrom point 15 six spaces to point 21.  If the moves must be made in the
5*32220Sbosticopposite order, you must prepend the first number with a minus ('-').  Thus,
6*32220Sbostictyping '-12 15' will move a piece from point 12 six spaces and a piece from
7*32220Sbosticpoint 15 two spaces.
8*32220Sbostic	If you want to move a single piece several times the sequence of
9*32220Sbosticpoints from which it is to be moved must be typed.  For example, if the
10*32220Sbosticroll is '3  5', typing '14  17' will move a piece from point 14 to point
11*32220Sbostic17 and then to point 22.  If a double is rolled, you should enter four numbers.
12*32220Sbostic	Brown pieces that have been removed from the board after being hit
13*32220Sbosticby white are on point 0 and must be brought in before any other moves can be
14*32220Sbosticmade.  White pieces that are hit are removed to point 25.
15*32220Sbostic	Illegal or excessive moves are detected, however if you choose to skip
16*32220Sbosticpart or all of your turn you may do so.
17*32220Sbostic	Type a '?' when you are asked for your move and a list of available
18*32220Sbosticactions will be printed.
19*32220Sbostic	Good luck!!!
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