THE PLAYBOOK · IHAHOOO
How to play Backgammon
For Backgammon, IHAHOOO keeps the rules close to the game. Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent. For this round, focus on understand the boundary.
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Understand the boundary
Check the edition notes and play mode. A local game, a computer opponent and remote multiplayer are different features.
Your goal
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
Step by step
- Roll and use the maximum legal number of dice; doubles give four moves.
- Enter barred pieces first.
- Points with at least two enemies are blocked; a lone enemy is hit.
- Bear off only after all pieces reach home.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
A useful example
When only one die can be used and either is individually playable, use the larger die.
Watch out for this
An oversized bear-off requires no piece farther from the exit.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Bear off all fifteen pieces before the opponent.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What can I play here?
Local two players; no doubling cube, stakes or remote matching.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.