Title: backgammon
Author: frankkoenen
Published: <strong>October 7, 2014</strong>
Last modified: March 13, 2024

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# backgammon

 By [frankkoenen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/frankkoenen/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/backgammon.zip)

 * [Details](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon/#installation)
 * [Development](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/backgammon/)

## Description

Provides a two player backgammon board play on your website. Uses an HTML-Anchor
element.

### Features

 * Backgammon online with friends.
 * Play head-to-head with other real players.
 * Play variations include Nackgammon, Longgammon, and Hypergammon.
 * Download finished matches for self analysis using Jellyfish formats.
 * Supports the standard player ELO rating system.
 * Play single and multi-game Matches.
 * Match-play lengths up to 101.
 * Play with or without the Crawford rule.
 * Play with or without the doubling cube.
 * Play with or without the a play timer. 3 different play speeds supported.
 * Compatible with desktop and mobile devices. Play anywhere, anytime.
 * Integration with WordPress via shortcode or widget.

## Screenshots

 * [[
 * Shows the initial widget view prior to establising connection with the SimplyBG
   server.
 * [[
 * Shows the pin-form for creating a new backgammon match with another opponent.
 * [[
 * Shows an example view of the SimplyBG play-board.
 * [[
 * [[

## Installation

Dowload the plugin to your WP site.
 Enabled the plugin. Add the [backgammon_playboard]
shortcode to a post or page content.

## FAQ

### Does this include Backgammon Tournament Management?

No. Backgammon tournaments are only available via organized efforts provided by 
a tournament director person. Please contact simplybg@feweb.net for more details.

### Can I play for free?

Yes. Your first few matches are free. The play board is offered via SimplyBG where
account registration is free and comes with a free subscription that will allow 
you to play and try out the board manager. After a few matches, affordable annual
subscription packages are available. See [https://www.simplybg.com/subscribe](https://www.simplybg.com/subscribe)
for more details.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“backgammon” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ frankkoenen ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/frankkoenen/)

[Translate “backgammon” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/backgammon)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backgammon/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/backgammon/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/backgammon/) by 
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/backgammon/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Sep-2014, Initial release

## Meta

 *  Version **2.1.3**
 *  Last updated **2 years ago**
 *  Active installations **10+**
 *  WordPress version ** 4.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.4.8**
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon/advanced/)

## Ratings

 5 out of 5 stars.

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## Contributors

 *   [ frankkoenen ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/frankkoenen/)

## Support

Got something to say? Need help?

 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/backgammon/)

## Donate

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