It plays at a high level, is most easy to use, has attractive animated graphics and many useful features. Unlike other bloated program files, Ariston BackGammon is unusually compact!
To rollout a position means to play the game several times from the current position to the end. This is where the computer comes in handy.
For some moves it could take hundreds of rollouts to determine which choice is the best and what is your chance to win this game. A very usefull tool for both beginner or professional player.
Here are some key features of "Ariston Backgammon":
· Neural net - based logic. Most challenging AI and "maybe" not recommended for beginner!
· The best and easiest to use interface.
· Attractive graphics and sound.(animated pieces, etc.)
· Ability to save positions in archive.
· Computer recommended moves.
· Take back moves.
· Uses the doubling cube. (select Jacoby rule)
· Play against the computer or a human opponent.
· Play a tournament match. (select Crawford rule)
· Easily set up any board situation.
· Open / Save a position file. *.POS
· Rollout any position at any time.
· Replay log files ( *.MAT *.GAM *.NG *.SGG )
· Record your match or game in a log file.
· Board designer to customize colors and pattern.
· SVGA Graphics support.
Requirements:
· OS: Win 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP
Limitations:
· 10 runs trial