THE PLAYBOOK · LINCANGCHU
How to play Backgammon
Start Backgammon by looking at the playing area and its controls. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Backgammon?
The key detail is this: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
While learning, how do I control Backgammon?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Backgammon?
The key detail is this: An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
When I return, what format does Backgammon offer?
For clarity: Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
While learning, which play mode does Backgammon use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
