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Read before your next round of Backgammon
Start Backgammon by looking at the playing area and its controls. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Try a more deliberate round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The objective of a round
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
The controls to know
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example before you play
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
For this browser game, how do I control Backgammon?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Backgammon?
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
While reading the Guide, what format does Backgammon offer?
Keep this in mind: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
For a quick reminder, 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.
