About Backgammon
Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in the world, blending dice luck with deep strategy. Race your checkers home and bear them off before your opponent, while blocking and hitting to slow them down. A lifetime of nuance in a quick match.
How to play
Roll the dice and move your checkers toward home, then bear them off. Land two on a point to block your rival; hit a lone checker to send it back.
Tips & strategy
- Build a blockade of points to trap your opponent's checkers.
- Don't leave lone 'blots' where they can be hit.
- Race home when you're ahead; play safe when behind.
- Use the doubling cube to press a winning position.
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