THE PLAYBOOK · SHANGHAIJXC
Read before your next round of Backgammon
Try Backgammon at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Try a more deliberate round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
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.
Getting comfortable with the 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.
A closer look at one 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. Take a moment to compare.
Pay attention to this rule
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.
Helpful answers for players
What is the goal of Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
While reading the Guide, 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 reading the Guide, what example helps explain Backgammon?
Here is the relevant explanation: When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
What format does Backgammon offer?
Keep this in mind: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
On this playing page, 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.
