Backgammon - Free Online Game

What is Backgammon?

Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, with a history that dates back nearly 5,000 years. Its origins can be found in the Middle East, particularly in ancient Sumer, as evidenced by archeological discoveries. This classic two-player game involves moving fifteen pieces, known as checkers, across a board with twenty-four triangles, or points, based on the outcome of two dice rolls. The primary goal is to be the first player to successfully move all of your checkers off the board.

How to Play Backgammon

1. Setup: Each player starts with their fifteen checkers on their home board, a series of six points closest to them. The rest of the board is divided into four outer boards for each player, each containing six points.
2. Roll the Dice: Both players roll two dice. The numbers rolled determine the number of points each player's checkers can move forward.
3. Move Checkers: Players move their checkers based on the numbers rolled, jumping over opponents' checkers when possible.
4. Capture and Store: If a player lands on an opponent's checker on a point that corresponds to the rolled number, the checker is captured and placed in the middle of the board (the bar).
5. Bear Off: When all a player's checkers are in their home board, they begin the process of bearing off by rolling the dice and moving checkers off the board.
6. Winning: The game ends when a player successfully bears off all their checkers, which is achieved by moving them completely off the board, past the bar.