Backgammon

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Category	Board Game

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Backgammon is a 1987 Macintosh implementation of the classic dice-and-checkers race game, credited to David Young, Stephen D. Young, and Debra Willrett. It is a savvy if unflashy single-player program that pits you against the computer on a clean black-and-white board.How it playsStandard backgammon rules apply: roll the dice, move your checkers around the board, and bear off before your opponent. The interface is straightforward, with point-and-click moves and clear pip displays.A small but welcome touchThe program awards bonus points for picking up two checkers when you roll doubles, a small flourish that rewards aggressive play and gives the engine a bit of personality.Era and feelReleased in 1987, the game is firmly of the early Macintosh shareware era: monochrome graphics, snappy responsiveness, and a focus on rules-correct play over presentation.VersionsMacintosh Garden hosts versions 1.0, 2.0, and 2.0.1, all aimed at classic 68k Mac systems.

Other Versions

• Backgammon v2.0.1 backgammon-201.hqx — 26 KB