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Backgammon: a guide for your next round
Bring your attention to one round of Backgammon. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Bring this focus to a round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
Aim for this result
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
How to use the 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 closer look at one 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. Check the stated objective.
Notice this detail
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Backgammon?
The key detail is this: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
How do I control Backgammon?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
While learning, what format does Backgammon offer?
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Backgammon use?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.