Backgammon Classic Short

Convenient short backgammon for two or play against a bot without the Internet

Short backgammon is a type of popular board game. We have already introduced long backgammon to the public and now it’s time for short backgammon. The differences between one game and another are in the rules for moving and placing game pieces. You can play against each other or against the artificial intelligence of your smartphone.

The rules of the game of backgammon are short - classic. You need to bring all the chips into the “house” and throw them out of the house before your opponent. The backgammon playing field is divided into two halves and each player has chips of their own color (white and black). To walk, you need to roll the dice (dice, dice) and walk according to the number that appears. The players take turns walking. If a double is rolled, the moves are doubled.

Peculiarities:

- Ability to play with a friend or against a smartphone;

- The application works without an Internet connection;

- Convenient graphics, nothing superfluous;

- Game settings;

- Statistics of dice drops;

- Selecting the type of checkers.

Simple backgammon can be downloaded for free on Android. Have fun online and offline. Long and short backgammon are smart games on one phone. We have not yet provided for a tournament, but if there is demand, we will add it, just like the championship.

Masters should appreciate the original application that we offer. Of course, we took into account all the rules of the classic version and added such concepts as “coke” and “mars” when losing.

Play short backgammon and have fun!

What's New in the Latest Version 1.01

Last updated on Jun 20, 2024

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

Backgammon Classic Short is a variation of the classic board game Backgammon, known for its strategic gameplay and engaging mechanics. The game is played on a board consisting of 24 triangular points, or pips, arranged in four quadrants. Each player controls 15 checkers, or pieces, which move around the board according to dice rolls.

Objective

The objective of Backgammon Classic Short is to be the first player to move all of their checkers off the board. To do this, players must roll dice to determine the movement of their checkers and strategically navigate them around the board, capturing opponent's checkers and sending them back to their starting position.

Gameplay

The game begins with each player placing their checkers on specific points on the board. Players take turns rolling two dice and moving their checkers counterclockwise around the board. The number on each die indicates the number of points a checker can move.

If a player rolls a double, they get to roll again and move the same number twice. For example, if a player rolls a double 6, they can move one checker 12 points.

Checkers can land on points occupied by their own checkers, forming stacks. However, only one checker can occupy a point at a time, so if a checker lands on a point occupied by an opponent's checker, the opponent's checker is captured and sent back to the bar, a designated area outside the board.

Bearing Off

Once a player has moved all of their checkers into their home quadrant, they can begin bearing them off the board. To bear off a checker, a player must roll a number that corresponds to the point the checker is on. For example, if a checker is on the 6-point in the home quadrant, the player must roll a 6 to bear it off.

Winning

The game ends when one player has borne off all of their checkers. The player who does this first wins the game.

Strategy

Backgammon Classic Short requires a combination of strategy and luck. Players must carefully consider their dice rolls and plan their moves to maximize their chances of winning. Some key strategies include:

* Controlling the center of the board

* Capturing opponent's checkers

* Building stacks of checkers

* Blocking opponent's checkers

* Bearing off checkers as quickly as possible