How to Download a Backgammon Computer Game for Mac OS Classic

Free backgammon computer games that are compatible with your Mac OS Classic platform are available on the Internet. In fact, you can even find an alternative to downloading a backgammon game if your system fails to meet the requirements of a particular kind of software. Find an option that works for you through resources available online.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Look for websites like Backgammon Blitz (BGBlitz) and GammOnLine as your first step to finding backgammon computer games. Both of these groups specialize in encouraging others to play backgammon and learn more about the game.
2. Review the Systems Requirements area of a website that specializes in backgammon computer games to determine if it offers software that's compatible with your Mac OS Classic platform. BGBlitz software requires Mac OS Classic 8.1 or greater and you must install Mac OS Runtime for Java 2.2 before your download the software. If this option fails, you must decode it with StuffIt Expander 4.5 or greater.
3. Review the FAQ section of the website to find communication of potential problems with a backgammon game download as you decide if the game is a good fit for your computer. If you use the BGBlitz software, Macintosh users may need to press the Apple "Command" key and specify "Right Click" if you only have access to a mouse with one button.
4. Consider your choices carefully before you decide to download free backgammon computer games to your Mac OS Classic platform. Keep alternatives like the non-download software available at the Play65 backgammon website in mind.
5. Select a backgammon computer game that meets your needs. In addition to offering a free downloadable version of a backgammon computer game, websites like BGBlitz provide a player and professional version for a fee.
6. Use the website's links and instructions for downloading the backgammon computer game to your Mac OS Classic platform. To download BGBlitz software to your computer, click on the "Download" link in the menu, scroll down to the BGBlitz version 1.9.0 next to the Mac OS 9 icon and click on the instructions next to the download link, then click on the "Mac OS Runtime for Java 2.2" link. After you install Java 2.2 return to the download link next to the Mac OS 9 icon and click on it. If the MacBinary fails to automatically decode after the download is complete, decode it with StuffIt Expander 4.5 or newer.

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