ONE BOARD. TWO SIDES. FIFTEEN CHECKERS.
Backgammon for 2 players. A little luck, a little rivalry.
A wooden board between you. White and terracotta checkers. Roll together, find your opening, and race to bring every checker home.
- 15 checkers eachFirst to bear off wins
- Short backgammonClassic starting position
- One shared screenNo account needed
Both players control their own checkers on the same board.
Select a highlighted checker to reveal its legal destinations.
Local games save in this browser when storage is available.
How to start a two-player backgammon game
- Open the board. Same device restores your local game or prepares the classic opening layout.
- Choose your checkers. Player 1 is White; Player 2 is Black.
- Roll to start. One die is rolled for each player. The higher number starts and uses both numbers. Equal dice are rolled again.
- Make your moves. Select a glowing checker, then a marked destination. The next player rolls when the turn is complete.
Two directions, one race home
White moves from the top-right point across the top to the left, then across the bottom towards its bottom-right home. Black moves the opposite way and finishes in the top-right home. Each home contains six points.
Use Game menu → Flip board to turn the view. The position and turn stay the same. Click or tap a checker, then its marked destination.
Use the roll you have
Each die represents a separate move. You may move one checker twice if both steps are legal, or move two different checkers. Doubles give four moves of the same number.
You must use the maximum possible number of dice. If only one of two different numbers can be played, use the higher number whenever possible. Legal move hints already account for these requirements. A blocked turn offers Pass turn.
Bring all fifteen checkers off the board
Once all your active checkers are in your home, use the dice to move them into the side tray. An exact number removes a checker from its corresponding point. An oversized number may remove the farthest checker only. First to remove all fifteen wins.
Read about hits, bar entry and gammon results in the full backgammon rules. To play apart, invite your friend. To practise alone, try Backgammon vs Computer. The online guide compares the three modes.
GOOD TO KNOW
Backgammon 2 Player FAQ
Can two people play backgammon on one phone?
Yes. Choose Same device and take turns with the same touchscreen. Both players see the complete board.
Who starts the game?
The player with the higher opening die starts and plays both opening numbers. Tied opening dice are rolled again.
Do doubles count as four moves?
Yes. You receive four moves of that number and must use as many as legally possible.
Can I move a checker while one is on the bar?
Only the checker on the bar can move until all of your barred checkers have entered. A blocked entry can force a pass.
Does a new round reset our game?
Yes. An unfinished local game asks for confirmation first. Local and computer games have separate saves.
Make room for one more round.
Choose your checkers. The first roll decides who starts.
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