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How to Play Backgammon

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Read before your next round of Backgammon

Choose a round of Backgammon and settle into its rules. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.

Give this approach a try

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.

Understand the aim

Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

How to proceed

  1. Roll and use the maximum legal number of dice; doubles give four moves.
  2. Enter barred pieces first.
  3. Points with at least two enemies are blocked; a lone enemy is hit.
  4. Bear off only after all pieces reach home.

Input guidance

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.

Try this example

When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Pay attention to this rule

An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Common questions

For my first round, what is the goal of Backgammon?

Here is the relevant explanation: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.

As a new player, how do I control Backgammon?

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

While reading the Guide, 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 my first round, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?

The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.

For my first round, what format does Backgammon offer?

Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.

For a quick reminder, which play mode does Backgammon use?

The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

When I return, where should I start with Backgammon?

For clarity: Roll and use the maximum legal number of dice; doubles give four moves.

Do I need an account or a payment for Backgammon?

The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

When I return, how can I find Backgammon again?

The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

On this playing page, 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.

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