Race your fifteen checkers around the familiar 24-point board, hit exposed opposing checkers and bring every checker home. Share an invitation to play online with a friend, take turns on one device, or play the computer at Beginner or Advanced level.

How does a turn work?

The opening roll gives each side one die. The higher roll starts, using both numbers; ties roll again. Later turns use two dice, and doubles give four moves of the same number. Each die is a separate move, including when one checker uses both.

Use both dice whenever a legal sequence allows it. If either die can be used but not both, use the higher one. Use as many moves of a double as possible. If no move is possible, pass the turn.

What are hits and the bar?

A point with two or more opposing checkers is blocked. Landing on one opposing checker hits it onto the bar. Checkers on the bar must re-enter into the opponent’s home board before any other checker moves.

When can I bear off?

Once all your remaining checkers are in your home board, remove them using the matching dice. A larger die may remove a checker from your highest occupied point when no checker remains farther from the finish. The first player to bear off all fifteen wins.

How is the score kept?

A normal win scores 1 point. A gammon scores 2 if the opponent has borne off no checkers. A backgammon scores 3 if they have borne off none and still have a checker on the bar or in your home board. Resigning gives the opponent 1 point. This version has no doubling cube or fixed-length matches.

Can I change my move or continue later?

Adjust your checker moves before confirming the turn; submitted turns cannot be undone. Dice are saved before they are shown, so refreshing does not give a new roll. Progress is saved in this browser, not in an account. Online return also needs valid room credentials and both players to reconnect. After a result, both friends can choose Play again to continue in the same room with the cumulative score.