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Classic Backgammon

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In Classic Backgammon you roll the dice and race your checkers around the board, trying to bear them all off before your opponent does.

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Desktop and mobile

How to play Classic Backgammon

Desktop

Roll the dice, then click the checker you want to move and place it in one of the available slots.

Mobile and tablet

Classic Backgammon works on phones and tablets, where you tap a checker to move it. Hold your device in landscape to play.

About Classic Backgammon

Every roll sets how far your pieces can go, so each turn comes down to choosing which checkers get to use those numbers. It is the old two-player board game, ready to play in your browser.

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You can play against the computer, or sit with a friend and take turns on the same device. Against the computer it works as a solo brain game where you plan each move around whatever the dice give you.

Key features

  • You play classic backgammon with dice and checkers.
  • You win by bearing off all your pieces before your opponent.
  • You can play solo against the computer.
  • Two players can play locally on one device.
  • It runs on desktop, phones and tablets.

Frequently asked questions

How do I win a game of Classic Backgammon?
Move all your checkers around the board and bear every one of them off before your opponent does.
Can I play against a friend?
Yes. In the local two-player mode you and a friend take turns on the same device.
Can I play on my own?
Yes, you can challenge the computer instead.

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