Backgammon vs ComputerFree, no sign-up
One of the oldest board games in the world: roll the dice, move your 15 checkers home and bear them all off. Your record is kept only in this browser.
FAQ
How do you play backgammon?
Move your checkers by the numbers on the two dice, one checker per die. You move from higher-numbered points toward lower ones, and once all 15 checkers are in points 1–6 (your home board) you can start bearing off. The first player to bear off all 15 checkers wins.
Can I move onto a point where my opponent has checkers?
Not if the opponent has two or more checkers there. If there's only one (a blot), landing on it hits that checker and sends it to the bar; the opponent can't move anything else until it re-enters from the bar.
What are doubles and the "use as much of the roll as possible" rule?
If you roll doubles, you play that number four times. And if there's any way to use both dice, you must use both (if only one can be used, you must use the larger one). The game checks this for you automatically, so you can't pick a destination that breaks the rule.
What are a gammon and a backgammon?
If you win before your opponent has borne off a single checker, it's a gammon (worth double). If the opponent also still has a checker in your home board or on the bar, it's a backgammon (worth triple). This game doesn't use the doubling cube.
Why is there no leaderboard?
Luck of the dice decides a lot in backgammon, so it isn't a good fit for a leaderboard where everyone competes on time or moves (on this site, records are only kept for games everyone can play under the same conditions each day). Your wins and losses are saved in this browser.