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BackgammonOnline BackgammonBackgammon players will be happy to find that there are indeed online options for playing backgammon over the Internet. Backgammon players know the frustration of finding other players to compete with and online backgammon offers the ability to play when you want in the comfort of your own home. Put on some music and sit down at your computer for a relaxing game of backgammon. If you are new to the game, you can use online backgammon to practice your skills. For example, the Backgammon School games at GammonEmpire let you play against the computer which acts as a tutor rating your moves and correcting your mistakes. The computer teaches you when to double and shows you the best moves in each turn. When you are ready, you can compete against other online backgammon players in single backgammon games or in backgammon tournaments. Below is an example of what a typical online backgammon game screen looks like.
As you can see, most of the screen is typically taken up by the board with the backgammon checkers moving on the board as play progresses. The bottom of the screen typically has boxes that will show the player moves and contains a timer to keep the backgammon play moving. Also on the bottom of the screen is a box where the players can chat with each other by typing in messages. The chat is a very popular function, particularly if a player has arranged to play with a friend. If you have a regular backgammon partner, it is convenient to be able to play backgammon online. It takes a lot less time than arranging to meet somewhere in person and it is nice to get in a quick game when schedules get busy and would not otherwise allow for the time it takes to meet in person. There are always players online ready to start a backgammon game so if you do not have a regular backgammon partner, online backgammon is a great way to find people that are also backgammon enthusiasts. Online backgammon players tend to be a friendly group. Online Backgammon Play To play online backgammon, you first need to download the backgammon software that will connect you with a network of other players. After downloading and registering, it is simply a matter of opening the software on your home computer and logging in. The initial screen is usually a lobby screen that will show all of the backgammon game tables that are available. Players can play either real money backgammon games or play money games. In both cases, there is a stake (a buy-in) involved. The stakes will vary from small to large and players simply click on the stake they want to play - the screen will then show the backgammon game tables with that stake amount that are waiting for players. Simply click on the game table and you are ready to go. Backgammon game play proceeds like a normal offline backgammon game. There is also an option that allows a player to create a new backgammon table and wait for an opponent to join. A player setting up a new backgammon table can set the general parameters of the game including the stake amount and the speed. Once the table is set up, it will show as an available backgammon game on the lobby screen and another player can join the game. The winner of the backgammon game takes the total stakes and the backgammon room takes a small percentage of the stake winnings as a fee for providing the software and customer service. Online backgammon providers usually have customer service representatives available 24 hours both online and by telephone to help you with any questions. Online Backgammon Tournaments Online backgammon tournaments typically take one of two forms - a "Sit & Go" type tournament or an "Event" type tournament. Backgammon players will see links to both types of tournaments from the backgammon room lobby. A Sit & Go backgammon tournament is an open tournament that is ready to go and will proceed as soon as a specified number of players have entered. This type of tournament usually has a smaller number of participants than an Event tournament so there is not much wait for the tournament to start. Event type backgammon tournaments typically have a pre-announced starting time and a larger number of participants (and consequently a larger tournament prize pool). Some backgammon rooms also offer what are generally called "swing" tournaments. In a swing backgammon tournament, each player starts with an equal amount of chips and tournament play continues until one player has accumulated all of the chips. Online Backgammon versus Offline Backgammon Backgammon players often ask if they should change their basic backgammon strategy when playing online. The answer is no. The game strategy is the same. The primary advantage of offline backgammon is that it is a more personal experience. Nevertheless, online backgammon does offer much of that personal experience with the online chat. The advantages of online backgammon are primarily convenience and the ability to improve your backgammon skills at a faster pace. Backgammon skills can progress rapidly through the use of the online Backgammon Schools and play money games, and simply by virtue of of the fact that it is easier to play more often online. There is also a game log kept of each backgammon game so you can later go back and review your moves and refine your strategy. Backgammon online also has the advantage of being less intimidating for new players learning the game. Tournaments are also a major advantage of online backgammon. It can be a real test of a player's skill to see how far the player can go in a multi-player backgammon tournament. Another underutilized advantage of online backgammon is that players can simply watch games. Watching some of the better players at the high stakes backgammon games is a good way to improve your own backgammon strategy. It is also a good way for new players to see how the game is played. Online Backgammon Player Ratings Player ratings are another distinct advantage of online backgammon. Backgammon is a skill game and player ratings help backgammon players find opponents with similar skill levels making for more competitive games. The backgammon software will rate players based on the games they win and lose. The effect of a win or loss on a player's rating will generally depend on: the current rating of each player in the game and the points scored, the game length, and the online experience of each player (how many online backgammon games they have played).
Online backgammon is fun, convenient, and educational. To play online backgammon, players may want to consider GammonEmpire, one of the largest online backgammon rooms, or PartyGammon which is one of the newest online backgammon rooms. To learn more about the game of backgammon, visit the other backgammon sections of this site. For an explanation of basic backgammon rules, see backgammon rules. To learn basic backgammon strategy including the best opening moves, take a look at backgammon strategy. If you need a refresher on the doubling cube, go to backgammon doubling.
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