Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 10 August 2025 Nextgammon Review: The Future Is Now
(Update 2025: Nextgammon is now on version 3.2.0, released March 2024, which improved animations, touch controls, and overall performance.) Attention all online backgammon players! There is a new sheriff in town and this might change the way you play online backgammon forever! I recently discover…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 10 August 2025 Top 3 Best Online Backgammon Websites
Updated 2025: If you’re looking for the best places to play backgammon online, you’ll quickly notice there are dozens of platforms out there. We’ve tested them all over the past few years, and in our opinion only three truly stand out. These are the sites we…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 10 August 2025 Where to play Backgammon Online for Money?
Backgammon has been around for thousands of years and has always toggle the interest of gamblers. It is well known that the Roman emperor Constantine lost fortunes playing the ancient version of the game and was carrying a board wherever he would go. Nowadays, with…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 24 September 2023 Backgammon Galaxy Review – The Evolution Continues
If you want to focus on developing your backgammon skills and tactics, Backgammon Galaxy is one of the places to be. Powered by the powerful XG2 software, it is a wonderful tool that might get you addicted. Presentation of Backgammon Galaxy BackgammonGalaxy.com has been around…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 26 August 2020 How to Read Backgammon Notation?
Like in chess, it is possible to transcribe a backgammon game using a specific notation. This notation show how the checkers are moving, if one or more are hit , etc. Thus, you can follow a game from the beginning to the end, just by…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 11 May 2020 Why is backgammon a great brain game?
Backgammon is one of the oldest games known and has been played in a form or another for more than 5000 years. But why has this seemingly simple game has fascinated countless generations of players since the dawn of civilization? What makes backgammon so special?…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 8 April 2020 Backgammon Ace Review
Backgammon Ace has a lot to offer in order to attract backgammon players. First, it is recommended by number 1 backgammon giant Masayuki Mochizuki aka Mochi. Second it is supposed to help you improve by telling you when you made a bad move and third,…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 2 April 2020 Backgammon glossary : all you need to know about the backgammon vocabulary
Like other games, backgammon has a specific vocabulary that can be confusing for a new player. To avoid looking like a rookie during a backgammon discussion at your local club or on an online forum we made you a complete backgammon glossary by category. Equipment…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 9 January 2020 GammonSpace Review
!!! Beware that GammonSpace is inaccessible since the 3rd of September 2020. Following the lack of communication by the management team, Backgammon-rules.com strongly recommend NOT TO try to open an account on this platform for the moment. The world of online backgammon is shaking, there…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 9 January 2020 Backgammon Studio Heroes Review
If you are looking for a platform that can teach you a lot about our favorite game, Backgammon Studio Heroes is one of the best learning centers one can find online. Read up our complete test to know more about this Backgammon platform. Presentation of…