Race your fifteen checkers around the board and bear them all off before your opponent. Dice rolls drive each move, but smart positioning, blocking, and hitting blots turn luck into strategy. Play the computer or a friend in this classic of doubling and risk.
How to play Backgammon
- Roll the dice and move checkers by the values shown
- Land on a point to build it or hit a lone enemy blot
- Bring all your checkers into your home board
- Bear them off the board to win the game
Tips & strategy
- Build primes of consecutive points to trap rival checkers
- Avoid leaving single blots where they can be hit
- Use the doubling cube to press a winning position
Controls: Click a checker then click its destination point
Backgammon — FAQ
Do I need to use both dice numbers?
Yes, you must play both dice if a legal move exists for each.
What happens when my checker is hit?
A hit checker goes to the bar and must re-enter the opponent's home board before you continue.
