THE PLAYBOOK · MEIBO0417
An introduction to playing Backgammon
Try Backgammon at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Something to practise
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. 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.
Making selections and moves
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.
One way to understand the rules
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.
An important reminder
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Backgammon?
The key detail is this: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
As a new player, how do I control Backgammon?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
For clarity: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
What format does Backgammon offer?
Keep this in mind: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
On this playing page, 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.
