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Read before your next round of Backgammon
Make Backgammon your next activity in the game library. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
One thing to notice as you play
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Put the rules into context
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. Take a moment to compare.
Check this before moving on
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
More answers before you play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
As a new player, how do I control Backgammon?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, 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?
The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
On this playing page, what format does Backgammon offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Before I begin, which play mode does Backgammon use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
