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Play Backgammon Online – Free Classic Strategy Game
Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, played for over 5,000 years! Like Chess or Checkers, it’s a game of strategy, but with the added excitement of dice rolls that introduce an element of luck. Our free online Backgammon game is easy to play with computer prompts to guide both beginners and experts.
How to Play Backgammon
- Each player has 15 pieces, placed on specific starting points of the board.
- Roll two dice each turn to move your pieces clockwise around the board.
- You may split moves between two pieces (one for each die) or move one piece using the total.
- Land on an opponent’s single piece to “hit” it — sending it to the middle until re-entered.
- Gather all your pieces into your home board (last six spaces), then start “bearing off.”
- The first player to remove all 15 pieces from the board wins!
Why Play Backgammon?
- Strengthens logic and strategic planning
- Encourages counting and number recognition
- Builds probability awareness and decision-making
- Fun mix of skill and chance — every game is different!
For Teachers & Parents
Backgammon is more than fun — it’s a learning tool. Students practice logical reasoning, patience, and math skills like counting and subitizing. Toy Theater’s online Backgammon works on desktop, tablet, or mobile, making it easy to bring this 5,000-year-old classic into classrooms or homes.
Looking for more strategy games? Try Hexaboard or Chess for additional challenges.