NARDIKA
Checking sign-in…Sign inRegister
Play now

A timeless game, a fresh challenge

Backgammon onlineNo registration needed.

A familiar board, fifteen checkers and two dice. Play with a friend online, against the computer or together on one device — right in your browser.

Play backgammon
  • No registration needed
  • On desktop and mobile
01

Hit blots and find your way home

In classic backgammon, players move in opposite directions. A point occupied by two or more opposing checkers is blocked; a single opposing checker can be hit onto the bar. You must enter all your checkers from the bar before moving other checkers.

02

Every die counts

Use both dice whenever possible. Doubles give four moves. If only one of two different dice can be played, you must use the higher one. Bearing off begins when all your checkers are in your home board.

03

Single wins, gammons and backgammons

Be the first to bear off all fifteen checkers. A single win scores one point, a gammon two and a backgammon three. Before rolling, the doubling cube lets you offer to increase the game value; your opponent has 20 seconds to respond.

Ready for a game?

How to start

Play backgammon →
  1. 1

    Choose backgammon or long backgammon and a timer.

  2. 2

    Create a game and copy the invitation link.

  3. 3

    Send the link to a friend and wait for them to join.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play without registering?

Yes. Create a guest game and send a friend the invitation link. Local games also require no account.

Can I play backgammon on my phone?

Yes. NARDIKA runs in your mobile browser. The board adapts to your screen in portrait and landscape.

Can I play against the computer?

Yes. Choose Artificial intelligence in the new game menu. You can also share one device or invite a friend online.

More ways to play

Long backgammon onlineBackgammon online with friends