gnubg

graphical or console backgammon program with analysis
  https://www.gnu.org/software/gnubg/
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  19 reviews



GNU Backgammon is a strong backgammon program (world-class with a bearoff database installed) usable either as an engine by other programs or as a standalone backgammon game. In addition to supporting simple play, it also has extensive analysis features, a tutor mode, adjustable difficulty, and support for exporting annotated games. It can be played either from a GTK+ graphical interface, optionally with a 3D board, or from a simple text console.
Latest reviews
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Pistolprinsen 4 months ago

This game cheats - there is no way the dice will fall as they do in real life, or any reasonal player will play on future throws as this game does!

5
bOsO 11 months ago

*-:¦:-•:*'""*:•.-:¦:-•:*THIS*•-:*PROGRAM*:-:*ROCKS'*-:¦:-•:*'""*:•.-:¦:-*

2
rwmich 2 years ago

Dice cheats. Multiple times I would be way ahead, then it rolls multiple doubles like 5 or 6 in the last 8 rolls. Not a one time thing- happens many times.

5
groldman 4 years ago

Endorse TF23 review - if you want to win, set program to lower skill level or play for a few years and hope to get better

5
TF23 4 years ago

Superb! Exceptionally strong play & analysis from 'Expert' level upwards. Those who are suspicious of the dice rolls should read the section in the manual headed

2
gazomaker 5 years ago

Ok,, I very rarely give 1 or 5 stars so GNU Backgammon gets 2. I played 50 matches @ best of 7 points.. I won 3! Yes only 3. The program hits perfect dice around 93%. I'll get 15% if I'm lucky.. Serioulsy. If you want a laugh and enjoy getting Crushed constantly then this is the game for you... Have fun.

2
thetekkie 9 years ago

Does seem to be extraordinarily lucky and seems to cheat especially when bearing off. It will through a double six and only take 2 or 3 to avoid leaving a piece exposed.

2
mrbios 9 years ago

very confusing but does have cool / useful features.

2
JCH2 10 years ago

I have been playing backgammon for almost 35 years, including in tournement; aside from one notorious / obvious Android version, I have never faced a real opponent that was this lucky on the rolls. Bye-bye.

5
FifthWorldPulse 10 years ago

Excellent and thank you for making a great backgammon game.

5
aldano 10 years ago

Great

5
seifenprinz 12 years ago

das einzigste das man spielen kann auf deutsch, spiele es sehr gerne ab und zu mal,auch online fähig

4
efthialex 13 years ago

Και ταβλάκι το Linux ;)

5
steve470 13 years ago

Fantastic for beginner through expert, and amazing graphical choices. Tiny complaint: tutor mode suggests some really weird moves occasionally.

5
Malcul 13 years ago

Frustratingly good, hard to beat, but not impossible!

5
Patty 13 years ago

The best BG game I've seen. Tutor mode is great for learning or improving skills.

5
ludentico 13 years ago

¡Genial!

5
gotjazz 14 years ago

awesome "game" (more like tool) - lots and lots of functions, top-notch bg engine. Hard as hell on higher "levels"

5
thx1138 14 years ago

DAS Backgammon-Programm unter Linux. Naja, irgendwie doof, wenn das ausgerechnet ein Backgammon-Freak schreibt.