This title offers the classic board game in a fluid style that is as enjoyable to look at as it is to play. The tutorial runs a bit long, but I needed a refresher course, so that's okay. There are the standard sets of black and white pieces, which you and your opponent can move around the board after your respective rolls of the dice. There's a doubling cube, the bar, a second set of dice which appear whenever someone rolls doubles, and a nice, shiny onscreen box that would be lovely to have in real life. The plan is simple: move your pieces counter-clockwise, so that which each roll of the dice, you advance to new points on the board; whoever is first to move all the pieces for their side off into the storage box is the winner. There are few rules, so it's easy to get started, but the dice add the element of chance. Backgammon is a game that deserves some more fans, and this elegant X Box title is a good start.
If you are looking for a solid game of backgammon with a few options, this is the game for you. It is extremely addictive, has functional graphics, and the controls are what you would expect. The AI in the game is good... Read Full Review
you can hardly find a virtualised version of the board gaming classic that is Backgammon. thankfully a small company that you may not heard of (Sliver creek) can help you play someone playing Hardwood Backgammon. If you ... Read Full Review
