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How to play Backgammon
Take a moment with Backgammon before moving to another game. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Roll and use the maximum legal number of dice; doubles give four moves.
- Enter barred pieces first.
- Points with at least two enemies are blocked; a lone enemy is hit.
- Bear off only after all pieces reach home.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Backgammon?
For clarity: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
For my first round, how do I control Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Backgammon?
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
When I return, what format does Backgammon offer?
The key detail is this: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
For my first round, which play mode does Backgammon use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.