How to Play Backgammon The object of the game is to be the first to get all your checkers off the board. Playing the Backgammon game Steps:
- Set up the backgammon board.
- Sit opposite your opponent with the board between you.
- Throw a single die to determine who will get to move first. Roll again if both players get the same number.
- Move first according to the roll of the dice if you rolled the higher number, but keep in mind that you must use both dice to determine your first move.
- Number points 1 through 24 starting with the point on the upper right-hand corner farthest away from you.
- Move in a counterclockwise direction, and notice your opponent moving counterclockwise also.
- Move onto open points only; you aren't allowed to move onto points with two or more opposing checkers. Move checkers separately or in pairs.
- Move all the pips shown on the dice. Play the larger number if you can only use one of the two numbers or as many of the doubles.
- Place your opponent's checker on the bar when you hit a blot.
- Commence bearing off when you've moved all of your checkers into the home board quadrant.
