Backgammon is a classic board game that has been played in one form or another since the 1500s. The basics of the game are simple to learn: each player has a number of counters placed on a distinctive black and red board, the objective being to return all counters safely to the player's home area. However, at any point counters can be captured by your opponent, turning the tables and radically altering the course of the game.
The SmallRockets version of Backgammon has a host of features including multiple skill levels and game options, and should appeal equally to the beginners and advances backgammon players
Here are some key features of "SmallRockets Backgammon":
· Full 2 player game over the Internet
· Automatic set-up: no need for remembering the board layout!
· Intuitive, friendly control method makes it easy for anyone to play
· Single player game with multiple skill levels of computer opponent
· 2 player game for 2 friends using the same machine
· Optional doubling cube for raising stakes
· Recognition of gammons and backgammons
· Great graphics representing the board, checkers and die
· Selection of boards to play on - each with their own unique appearance, including boards made from wood, marble and metal
Limitations:
· Limited game play