April 27th, 2026
We just shipped the Learning Center, a free library of articles and interactive board diagrams to help you learn backgammon, or sharpen up if you've been playing for years.
Whether you've never picked up the dice or you've been playing in clubs for decades, there's something here for you.
What's inside
Rules of the game: broken down step by step, with clear examples.
Strategy fundamentals: opening moves, the back game, the running game, and when to use which.
Interactive board diagrams: see the positions, not just read about them. Click through real examples and see how the moves play out.
We'll keep adding articles as we go. If there's something you'd like us to cover, let us know.
Coming Soon
Match Play with the Doubling Cube: full multi-point matches with cube play.
Player Profiles: stats, history and additional profile customization.
Quick Play: one tap to quickly find and play other players.
Post-Game Analysis: review your games to learn and improve.
Thanks for being here.
See you on the board.
February 24th, 2026
You can now create an account on Backgammon.com.
Pick your display name, choose an avatar, and make it yours. Your name is unique and first-come, first-served, so if you've been eyeing a good one, now's the time.
Here's what you get with an account:
Your name on the board: Pick a display name that other players will see when you play
Your look: Choose from 20 avatar portraits
Your identity: No more anonymous games. Build a presence that sticks.
Creating an account takes about 30 seconds. Sign up with email or Google and you're in.
What's Next
This is just the foundation. With accounts in place, we can now build:
Match Play + Doubling Cube: Multi-game matches with doubling cube play
Post-Game Analysis: See where you played well and where you didn't
Friends + Game Invites: Add friends and challenge them directly
More coming soon.
Thanks for playing. And if you already have a name in mind, don't wait. Someone else might grab it first.
See you on the board!
January 28th, 2026
New
We're excited to share that you can now play backgammon with friends on Backgammon.com.
Here's how:
Tap "Play a Friend" on the homepage
Pick your time control and create a game
Share the code or link with a friend
They join, you play
No accounts needed. No app to download. Just share and go.
Coming Soon
We're already working on what's next:
Player Profiles: Customize your name and avatar
Rematch: One tap to play again with the same opponent
Spectate: Watch your friends' games live
Thanks for being here, your feedback and support mean a lot. If you run into any issues or have ideas, please let us know.
See you on the board.
January 2nd, 2026
What’s New
Welcome to the first public release of Backgammon.com!
This early version focuses on delivering a lightweight, responsive way to play backgammon right in your browser.
Play instantly as a guest — no signup required
Smooth, responsive board and checker movement
Multiple bot difficulty levels to test your skills
Simple game flow with quick restart
This is just the beginning. More features, social play, and competitive modes are coming soon. Please send us any feedback you have, and let us know what features you want to see.
Enjoy your games! 🎲