The classic board game, in your browser
Free Backgammon
A classic board. A fresh challenge. Play the computer, invite a friend or share one screen. No account, download or payment required.
Computer
0 points
You
0 points
Ready for the opening roll
Each player rolls one die. High roll starts.
Accessible move controls
Tab into the board, use the arrow keys to choose a point, press Enter to select it, then choose a legal destination. Escape clears the selection. You can also use these fields.
Board as text
Game settings
Saved games
Clear local games, settings and history from this browser. Active online rooms are unaffected.
Clear all saved data?
This removes the current local match, your settings and every saved game in this browser. It cannot be undone.
Match settings
Your next move starts here
Race your 15 checkers into your home board, then bear them off. The dice set your options. You decide how to use them.
This is classic backgammon with standard rules: hit single checkers, enter from the bar, bear off and, in longer matches, use the doubling cube. Play backgammon online against the computer as often as you like.
Three ways to play
Play a casual game against the computer, create a private room for a friend, or take turns on the same device. Games use standard backgammon rules.
Against the computer
A casual opponent that always plays a legal move. Choose a 1, 3 or 5 point match.
Play the computerWith a friend online
Create a private room, share the invite link and play the same board in two browsers.
Play with a friendTwo players, one device
Pass the phone, tablet or laptop between turns. Names and scores stay on screen.
Play two-player backgammon
New to the board?
Start with the setup guide, follow the movement examples and learn when to hit, enter from the bar and bear off. Legal destinations are highlighted as you play. Read how to play backgammon, or keep the two-page printable rules next to you.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Play without entry fees, coins, paid turns or an account. Free online backgammon here means the full game: the computer opponent, private friend rooms and same-device matches.
Yes. Play backgammon online with friends by creating a private room and sending the invite link, or take turns on one screen with two-player backgammon.
No. The backgammon game runs in your web browser on a computer, tablet or phone, with no app, installer or sign-up. Private rooms need an internet connection. Computer and same-device games can continue in an already loaded tab.
It is a casual opponent. It always plays legal moves and follows a simple position heuristic, so it suits relaxed games and practice. It is not an expert engine, and the site shows no win percentages or best-move hints.
No. This site shows no advertising and loads no analytics or tracking scripts. Settings and saved games stay in your browser, as explained on the privacy page.
Keep learning from your games
Your completed games stay in this browser when storage is available. Open your game history to replay the dice and checker moves. No public rating or performance rank is assigned.
