Play Backgammon 1987 Online
Boot up this DOS relic and you're instantly rolling those blocky dice, nudging pieces across a no-frills board while the AI waits to wreck your careless moves. That screechy move sound never gets old.
Backgammon 1987 was part of the MS-DOS Classic Games series released that year, a straightforward digital adaptation of the ancient board game. It ran on the hardware of its time without much flair, offering a clean, functional interface that focused purely on the game itself. There was no elaborate publisher branding or developer fanfare; it was simply there to play when you loaded it up.
You control all your pieces, rolling two dice each turn to move them around the board according to the numbers shown. The goal is to bear all your pieces off before your opponent does. Key mechanics include hitting your opponent's lone pieces to send them to the bar, and carefully timing when to start bearing off to avoid leaving pieces vulnerable. The pace is methodical, with the computer opponent capitalizing quickly on any mistakes. It feels like a quiet battle of wits, each move carrying weight until the final piece is home.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download Backgammon 1987 ROM
You can download this ROM to play Backgammon 1987 offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
