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Computer Backgammon for review: GNU Backgammon... against the powerful GnuBG computer engine 3DFiBs Backgammon lets you pit your wits against GnuBG via a simpler interface. Also provides a client for human play online at the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS). The Help files tell you how. [Note: contains some unobtrusive advertising suggesting you play for money] Quick Backgammon, a light, well equipped program allows you to play a quick game. Motif is a Java applet that plays the game of backgammon online. |
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Quick Backgammon has moved to:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~gverkade/quickbg
- I think GNU Backgammon is a must for anyone interested in deepening their game. It's got some great features to explore. On my system it would only work properly in 2D... but that's fine by me. Perhaps not the most intuitive interface for beginners. A great program, none the less.
I have tried many of them and like Quick Backgammon the best:
http://www.geocities.com/geertsbg/
Jellyfish is a good portable.
- Yes, I like QuickBackgammon too - though it did completely freeze my Vista system twice (when first activated via the program icon and via a launcher). Both times, everything went fine after rebooting. Any more feedback?
- JellyFish is certainly a great name. But the lack of sound makes me feel like I'm playing underwater. And "upgrade now" nag screens seem to come up whenever I'm on a decent run...
I installed QuickBackgammon on XP home edition (SP3). I had no problems.
I have been using v 3.01 of Jellyfish and it has no nags. I did have to add a code that they posted on their web site to register it. Evidently they made the program worse.
I haven’t tried 3DFiBs Backgammon. The ability to play others on-line looks interesting.
- A good choice for a stand-alone program is 3DFiBs Backgammon.
Lets you play against the powerful GnuBG computer engine. Also provides a client for human play online at the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS). The Help files tell you how.
http://download-texas-holdem-poker.com/backgammon/download.html
[Note: contains some unobtrusive advertising suggesting you play for money]
- For quick online games against a less invincible engine, try the Motif Java applet at:
http://www.bkgm.com/motif/go.html
Reviews coming soon
Bob
There's also Jellyfish, which plays a very strong game:
http://www.jellyfish-backgammon.com/
Yes, thanks Peter - that's on the list too.
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