Backgammon Online
Backgammon on AsNard runs on a 3D board: dice tumble with real physics, checkers slide smoothly and you can turn the doubling cube. Play a random opponent, a friend or a practice bot and climb the ELO ladder.
- Ranked
- Voice
- Spectator mode
- Players
- 2 players
- Match length
- 8–20 min
- Difficulty
- Intermediate to advanced
- Skill / luck
- 70% skill · 30% luck
Features of Backgammon on AsNard
- 3D dice rolled with a real physics engine
- Doubling cube with 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64
- Classic, ranked and blitz modes
- Standard and Iranian rule sets
- Private rooms with invite codes and spectator mode
- Dedicated ELO rank, medals and seasonal leaderboard
Game modes
Classic
Standard game with an agreed target score
Ranked
Rated match against an opponent of similar strength
Blitz
Fast rounds when you are short on time
How to play?
- 1
Pick Backgammon in the lobby and join a friend, a random opponent or a bot.
- 2
Roll the dice — each die is a separate move and doubles play four times.
- 3
Hit a single enemy checker to send it to the bar, but never land on a point held by two.
- 4
The first player to bring all fifteen checkers home and bear off wins.
To start, pick Backgammon in the AsNard lobby — play is free and needs no install.
FAQ Backgammon
Is AsNard backgammon really 3D?
Yes. The board, dice and checkers are 3D and the dice outcome comes from a physics simulation, not a canned animation.
What is the doubling cube here?
Exactly like over-the-board backgammon you can double the stakes; the cube shows 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 and rotates in 3D.
Can I play a friend without installing anything?
Yes — create a private room and share the code; it opens in a browser or inside Telegram.
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