Computer Backgammon
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This free computer backgammon game is a fun brain training exercise. Backgammon trains concentration and strategic thinking.
To begin, click the Small, Medium, or Large link above. This opens the game in a pop-up window.
HOW TO PLAY. The object of Backgammon is to move all your pieces around to the other side of the board before your opponent does the same with his pieces.
In this computer Backgammon game, you control the black pieces and you have the first move. To begin, roll the dice by clicking on them.
Your goal is to move all the black pieces from the top of the board counter-clockwise to the lower right. You can move one or two pieces based on what the dice show.
Your moves must match the number of dots shown on the dice. For example, if you roll a 5 and a 6, you can either:
- Move one piece 11 spaces, or
- Move one piece 5 spaces and the other piece 6 spaces
CAPTURING. Slow down your opponent by capturing his pieces. If a single piece is left in a space, the opposing player has the opportunity to capture the piece and send it off the board.
To prevent this, try to time your moves so that there are always two or more of your pieces in a given slot. In other words, avoid stranding lone pieces.
If one of your pieces is captured, you can rescue the piece on the next turn and return it to the board. As a penalty, you don't get to move any of your pieces but you can retrieve the piece from the side of the board. The piece must be returned to the starting position in the upper right of the board.
OPTIONS. There are several options for configuring the game. Click the Game -> New Game option to start over. Other choices can be selected from the Option menu:
- Undo - undo your last move
- Black / White - switch sides before starting the game
- FullScreen (disabled) - To view the game in full-screen mode, click the Maximize (square) button on the right side of the title bar.
- Show Numbers - select this option to label the spaces on the board; this makes determining the landing position of jumps easier.
If you get confused about whose turn it is, look at the message on the upper right of the game. This message indicates whether it is your turn or the computer's turn. After the computer's turn, it also indicates which moves the computer made.
I hope you enjoy this computer Backgammon game. Good luck!
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