THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
Rules, controls and help for Backgammon
Make Backgammon your next activity in the game library. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
An idea for your next attempt
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
Understand the aim
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
A mistake to avoid
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Backgammon?
For clarity: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
When I return, 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.
While learning, what example helps explain Backgammon?
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
On this playing page, what format does Backgammon offer?
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
While learning, 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.
