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Understand the basics of Backgammon
Try Backgammon at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
An idea for your next attempt
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
What you need to achieve
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Check the stated objective.
Keep this in mind
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
While learning, 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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
On this playing page, what format does Backgammon offer?
The key detail is this: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
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.
