How to Play Backgammon Against a Computer
Playing backgammon against a computer is a great way to hone your skills if you don't have anyone else around to play with. Download a game, run the installation program, and get playing.
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Instructions
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Learn the rules of backgammon (see link.)
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Go to the Backgammon Classic download site (see link below.)
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Download the game by clicking the "Download" button with your left mouse button and saving the file.
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When you finish downloading, install the program. Double click on the filename bc3setup.exe. When the install menu pops up, click "Next" every time it gives you an option.
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When the install menu asks you if you want to launch Backgammon Classic 3, click the button that says "OK."
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Click on your piece to move it. The computer automatically handles dice roles, and moves when your turn is over.
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Open the menu. Hit the Escape key to make a menu pop up on the left-hand side.
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Click on the "Load" and "Save" buttons to load and save your game.
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Click on the "Move" button to have the computer move for you.
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Click on the "Back" button to take back a move.
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Click the "Tune" button to adjust the computer's strategy. You can change it
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Tips & Warnings
This is a Shareware program. Some features (such as changing the computer's skill level) are not available unless you register the program.
