About the Game

Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, combining dice rolls with strategic movement. Two players race to bear off all 15 checkers from the board, balancing risk and positioning in every turn.

Basic Rules

1. 1Each player has 15 checkers placed on a board of 24 narrow triangles (points).
2. 2Players alternate turns, rolling two dice to determine movement.
3. 3Checkers move forward toward the player's home board according to die values.
4. 4A point occupied by two or more opponent checkers is blocked — you cannot land there.
5. 5A single opponent checker on a point (a "blot") can be hit and sent to the bar.
6. 6Checkers on the bar must re-enter before any other move is made.
7. 7Once all 15 checkers are in your home board, you may begin bearing off.
8. 8The first player to bear off all checkers wins the game.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Backgammon?

You can play Backgammon right here in your browser: open a public table on this page or invite friends to a private room, and the board updates live for everyone as turns are taken. The numbered list above walks through the 8 core steps — setup, turn order, legal moves and how a round ends. You can also practise against bots first, then switch to real opponents whenever you want.

How many players can play Backgammon?

2 players

Is Backgammon free to play on LUDOCCA?

Yes. Backgammon is free to play on LUDOCCA. Create an account, join a public room, or invite friends to a private match — no download required.

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