How to Play Backgammon Online

Backgammon is a game that's easy to learn but will take you time to master. If you want to hone your game or just need a partner to play against, check online. There are numerous places for backgammon players to meet online and compete.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Find a website offering backgammon. Check out the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS) or Gammon Empire. You'll find the right game for you at either website since both offer games for beginners and experts.

2. Decide who you want to play. Play against another person online rather than battling the computer on a website like FIBS. This is a great way to meet new people interested in backgammon.

3. Click once to roll the dice. You probably won't have to click directly on the dice to start your roll although this will vary with each website.

4. Move your checkers to the appropriate points. Accomplish this by clicking the checker you want to move then clicking where you want to place it. Again, this may differ by website.

5. Bear off all your checkers before your opponent does. By doing this you will have won the game.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you start playing online you'll need to decide your level of dedication. There are websites for serious players where you have to pay to play. Then there are free websites that are more appropriate for beginners.
• If you're a beginner start by playing online against another person. Computers play nearly flawless games while humans—even the best backgammon players—can make mistakes. You'll have a better chance of winning this way.

Resources

• Play other people devoted to backgammon at FIBS.
• Hone your skills with Gammon Empire's Backgammon School.
• Learn backgammon rules and techniques at Backgammon Galore.