THE PLAYBOOK · XINGYUANKC
Read before your next round of Backgammon
Backgammon gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
A focus for your next round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you need to achieve
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The order of play
- 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.
How your actions work
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Try this example
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
For a quick reminder, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
For my first round, what format does Backgammon offer?
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
As a new player, which play mode does Backgammon use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
