ABPA Backgammon

Core Gameplay and Mechanics

The objective remains straightforward: race your fifteen checkers around the board—one player moving clockwise and the other counterclockwise—and be the first to remove them all. Movement is dictated by the roll of the dice, requiring players to calculate the optimal placement and advancement of their pieces based on the outcomes. The game adheres strictly to the rules of the board game, focusing purely on strategic positioning and risk assessment related to the random element introduced by the dice.

Player Options and Competition

The game offers flexibility in how it can be experienced. Players can choose to compete directly against another person in a two-player mode. Alternatively, solo players can test their skills against the integrated computer opponent, which features two distinct difficulty settings:

• One level designed for beginners or intermediate players.
• A second, more challenging level tailored for experts.

What makes this adaptation notable?

This specific version carries the distinction of displaying the official logo of the American Backgammon Players Association (ABPA), indicating a commitment to adhering to recognized standards of play for the American variant of the game.

Platform and Content Availability

This title was released exclusively for the Intellivision console. As a main game release from 1980, there is no additional downloadable content, expansions, remakes, or remasters currently associated with this specific version. The experience is a complete, self-contained simulation of the classic board game.