Playing backgammon online has become very popular in recent years. The trend started with the development of the first online backgammon website, in 1992. Technology has advanced since then, improving and diversifying the offer of online gaming.
As for the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS), it was created by Andreas Schneider and allows to play real-time and against other real players of all levels. There are also many others, including popular Yahoo and MSN servers, which have backgammon among their offerings.
In the MSN version, players can choose to compete against a friend or defy the computer. Yahoo offers different backgammon rooms to join, though players can also create their own room and invite people to join. The friendly game option allows to play and chat, in order to get to know other players.
To improve techniques before playing against real people, it’s advisable to learn the rules –available at most backgammon websites-, practice first by downloading regular backgammon software on the computer, and then with the upgraded software. Once that’s managed, it’s time to compete online!
Playing backgammon online has become very popular in recent years. The trend started with the development of the first online backgammon website, in 1992. Technology has advanced since then, improving and diversifying the offer of online gaming.