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How to play Backgammon
Choose a round of Backgammon and settle into its rules. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Backgammon?
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Backgammon?
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?
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
As a new player, what format does Backgammon offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
For my first round, 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.