THE PLAYBOOK · XH0411
How to play Backgammon
Choose Backgammon at XH0411 for a browser session with its rules close at hand. The aim is straightforward: Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. This edition highlights review the result.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Review the result
When a round finishes, compare what happened with the winning or scoring condition. Use that comparison to choose a better approach next time.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
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.
A useful example
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
Common questions
What mistake should I watch for?
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
Which play mode is provided?
Local players
What is the main objective in this edition?
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
