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Learn your way around Backgammon
Try Backgammon at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
A focus for your next round
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example before you play
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
One detail worth checking
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Backgammon?
For clarity: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
When I return, how do I control Backgammon?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Backgammon?
The key detail is this: 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?
For clarity: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
For my first round, what format does Backgammon offer?
For clarity: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
On this playing page, which play mode does Backgammon use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For this browser game, where should I start with Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: Roll and use the maximum legal number of dice; doubles give four moves.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, how can I find Backgammon again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
