- Publication date
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1998
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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426.1K
There are many variations of the game of backgammon, Backgammon Deluxe is one variation. While classical backgammon starts with each player throwing one die to determine who goes first, Backgammon Deluxe allows the human player to start the game by clicking on either die.
Each player then throws, or clicks on a die in turn. A player moves his pieces according to the number on the dice, starting with the number on the left die then that of the right die.
A player may move one piece the whole of their turn, or move seperate pieces. If a player throws a double, meaning the same number on both die, then they move the number shown on one die four times. The player has the option of moving one piece, or seperate pieces.
The human player’s pieces move in a counter-clockwise direction, and the computer’s pieces move in a clockwise direction.
A board position is considered blocked if two or more opposing pieces are sitting at that position. For example, if you wish to move one position over and your opponent has two pieces at that position, an error message will be displayed letting you know that the move is an illegal move.
You can however, move to a position in which your opponent has only one piece. This move sends your opponent to the center ‘Bar’. On their next move, a player with a piece on the bar must use one of the die to re-enter the game starting at the first postion on the opposing side. If the player can not re-enter the piece on the bar, then they must pass.
The ultimate goal of backgammon is to remove all of your playing pieces from the board. You can not remove pieces until all of your playing pieces are in your inner table (the bottom right conner). You remove pieces by moving the amount on the die roll greater than the number of board positions remaining. For exmaple, if a die shows three and you click on a piece with only two board postions remaining, that piece will be removed from the board and placed in the reserve area.
The first player to remove all of their board pieces wins the game. Enjoy.
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2017-01-18 02:41:37
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BACKG_201701
- License
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shareware
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- Year
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1998
Another thing that really makes Backgammon Deluxe enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Backgammon Deluxe. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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