THE PLAYBOOK · MASYYSP
Play Backgammon with the rules at hand
Backgammon gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Something to practise
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Keep the objective visible.
What you are aiming for
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.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
Put the rules into context
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. Look for the relevant detail.
A mistake to avoid
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Read these answers for extra help
As a new player, what is the goal of Backgammon?
The key detail is this: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
When I return, 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.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
For my first round, what format does Backgammon offer?
For clarity: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
While reading the Guide, 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.