The ancient game of Backgammon offers fun and challenge for all ages.  In today’s Internet-connected world, there are more ways to play than ever before!

Backgammon is a fast-pace social game, suitable for small groups or large parties.  We may play “live” in-person over-the-board games at home with family and friends, or at clubs or other meeting places.  There are also many online places to play, with plenty of people looking to play.

Some online sites are “live play” sites, where you are matched up with another player at a virtual “table” to play.  The computer rolls the dice for you, and you enter your move.  The computer then rolls for the opponent, who takes their turn, until you finish the game or match.

Other sites are “turn based” sites.  Although you do play against a real player, the game is not “live”.  Instead, you get to make your move, and then the game moves to your opponent’s Inbox, where it waits for them to come online and play their move.  Once they make their move, the game then shows back up on your side, ready for you to make another move.

Each site has its own advantages.  On a “live” site, you get to play a whole game in one sitting, just as you would with a real over-the-board game.  But you must have enough time available to sit down and play the entire game in one sitting.  On a turn-based site, you can have several games in play with different opponents, and you can make a quick move when you have a few moments to spare.  But these games may take days, weeks or longer to complete.

So each venue — in-person, “live” online and “turn-based” online sites — has its own advantages to offer.  So, where do YOU play Backgammon?