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How to play Backgammon
Read the aim of Backgammon, then make your first move. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Backgammon?
For clarity: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Backgammon?
For clarity: When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
For this browser game, what format does Backgammon offer?
For clarity: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
For my first round, 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.
