The first step in the match is taken by the player determined by the draw (the lowest bone). The first double, whether it is the first step or not, becomes the basis of the crossbones can be set on all four sides. All following doubles are standard ones. If the player cannot take a step, he/she takes bones from the “reserve” until he/she finds the needed bone. The game is over if the needed bone is not found.
The purpose of the “All Fives” game
The goal of the game is to get a certain number of points (51,101, 201, 501). Points are awarded to the player when he/she puts his/her bone, and the pips value of the open ends is equal to 5 or a multiple of five (5, 10, 15, 20 ).