A point occupied by a single checker is called a blot.

When neither number can be used, the player loses their turn.

Or if one number can be played, but not both, the player must play the higher number.

When only one number can be played, the player must play that number.

A player must use both numbers of a roll if possible.

1 checker 9 points and another checker 3 points.

A roll of the doubles 3 and 3 means that the player has four threes to use and can move in accordance with the rule described above.

If a player runs a double, that player gets to play the numbers shown on the dice twice.

For example, if the dice rolls a 1 and a 5, that means the player can move one checker one space to an open point and another checker five spaces to an open point, or the player may move one checker a total of six spaces to an open point, but only if the intermediate point is also open.

The dice rolls indicate separate moves.

An open point is a point with no more than one opposing checker on it.

A checker may only be moved to an open point.

If you are unfamiliar with the rules of backgammon we published them below.

The game is straightforward for anyone familiar with the rules of backgammon.

This game replicates a traditional backgammon board game.

It can be a fun lighthearted game for kids to play against adults.

This game will appeal to both kids and adults.

If you are uncertain which checker you would like to move you can click on them to select them and see if they can move & where they can move to.

If you select the wrong checker, click on it again to deselect it, then select another checker.

The potential destination points illuminate when a checker is selected.

To move a checker, click on the checker to select it, then click on the destination point to move it.

If you roll numbers you can’t move, then your turn is skipped.

If you roll pairs you will get to move 4 times.

When it is your turn, click on the dice to roll.

Choose to play against the computer or against a human opponent.

Click on the wooden play button on the welcome screen to start the game.

When you remove all fifteen of your checkers before your opponent and they have one or more checkers in your home board or on the bar, you win the game.

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