THE PLAYBOOK · 850305
How to play Backgammon
Choose Backgammon at 850305 for a browser session with its rules close at hand. The aim is straightforward: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. This edition highlights explain your choice.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Explain your choice
Try describing the reason for a move or action in one sentence. If the reason is unclear, revisit the rules before continuing.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
A useful example
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
Common questions
Can you show a concrete example?
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
What is included in this edition?
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
