Play Backgammon — Free, Instant, No Download
Dice, checkers and primes: a real backgammon board in your browser. Gammon your rival, collect virtual chips. No real money.
18+ social game. Uses virtual chips with no real-world value; no cashout or real-world prizes. The Android app includes optional in-app purchases and rewarded ads. Details
Why play backgammon here?
Actually free
Played with virtual chips; daily bonus and missions refill you. No real money, no risk.
Instant, no download
A real backgammon board opens in your browser — phone, tablet or PC.
Real opponents
Live tables mix real players and smart bots with fast matchmaking.
Fair dice
Dice are generated server-side and can be checked — nobody can rig the roll.
Start playing backgammon in 3 steps
Tap Play Now
No sign-up, no install — a guest account seats you at a board in seconds.
Roll and move
Move checkers by your dice; build primes, hit blots and hold your rival on the bar.
Bear off to win
Once all checkers are home, bear off; the first to finish wins — a gammon pays double.
New here? Start with the guides: How to Play Backgammon · Backgammon Strategy
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RULES AND ANSWERS
Most-asked questions about Backgammon
Before playing, scan short answers, rules and tactics.
Questions about playing backgammon
Is backgammon free to play?
Yes, completely free. It uses virtual chips with no real-money value, and purchases are never required.
Can I play without an account?
Yes — tap Play Now and a guest account seats you instantly. Sign in later to sync chips across devices.
How do I play without downloading?
Sit at the board on this page — it runs in your browser, no install. An Android app is on Google Play too.
Are the dice fair?
Yes. Dice are generated server-side and each game is checkable; no one can change the outcome.
What is a gammon?
If you bear off all checkers before your opponent bears off any, it is a gammon and pays double; a backgammon pays even more.