Backgammon [Atari 2600]

Backgammon [Atari 2600]

Publisher: Atari
Developer: Atari
Release Date: 1979


While the BACKGAMMON Game Program contains instructional features for the beginner, it can also provide challenging gameplay for the most advanced player. It follows the full rules of the game and also contains Acey-Deucey, a variation of Backgammon.


Eight different modes of playing backgammon were included in the game, including "Acey deucey". A doubling cube was available in-game for use in gambling. The rolling of the dice and other gaming operations were controlled via the paddle/joystick. The game was playable in both single-player and two-player, competitive mode.
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