What is Backgammon?
Backgammon is a free puzzle game with backgammon and multiplayer elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games.
How to play Backgammon
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Backgammon loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Mouse or Touch
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle |
|---|---|
| Tags | backgammon, multiplayer |
| Controls | Mouse, Touch (tap or swipe) |
| Screen | Landscape (960 × 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games. Its history can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to archeological discoveries in the Middle East, specifically in Mesopotamia (ancient Sumer). It is a two player game where each player has fifteen pieces (checkers) which move between twenty-four triangles (points) according to the roll of two dice. The objective of the game is to be first to bear off, i.e. move all fifteen checkers off the board.
Backgammon: frequently asked questions
Is Backgammon free to play?
Yes. Backgammon is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Backgammon?
The developer's instructions for Backgammon say: "Mouse or Touch"
Can I play Backgammon on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Backgammon supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Backgammon?
If you like Backgammon, try Blockminer Run Two Player, Jump or Block Colors Game and Hex A Mong. They are puzzle games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Puzzle category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Backgammon is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.