Backgammon
Classic backgammon against three pirate parrots. See exactly how every move changes the race before you lock it in.
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Controls
TapKeyboard←→↑↓ Space- Tap ROLL, tap a checker, then tap a ghost to move.
- Tap DONE to end your turn.
- Keys: Space and arrows.
About the game
Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in the world, a race where dice and decisions meet. Roll, move your fifteen checkers around the board into your home corner, then bear them off before the parrot does. Land on a lone enemy checker to send it back to the bar, and build pairs so you cannot be hit. Every rule is here, including doubles, bar entry, bearing off and the rule that you must use as much of your roll as you can.
The twist is the move preview. Pick a checker and each place it can land shows a ghost with the exact pip change, plus a burst icon when it hits. Nothing is final until you press DONE, so experiment freely.
Free to play in your browser. No download, no sign-up. Best on a computer, or a phone held sideways. Your progress is saved on this device.