Opening Roll : 5 - 3
(8/3 , 6/3) : While other possible moves for this roll have been touted in the past, making your home board 3 point is now considered the best play by most experts. Computer simulations and roll-outs have also determined that this play has the most strength, reminding us the importance of making home board blocking points when possible.

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