Coastline Backgammon

How to play

Choose Computer or Two players and take a seat. Roll one die for each player; the higher roll opens using both numbers. Ivory moves from point 24 toward 1, Coral from 1 toward 24. Tap a checker, then a glowing destination. Two opposing checkers block a point; one can be hit to the bar. Bring bar checkers back before moving others. Use both dice if possible, or the higher one when only one can be used. Doubles give four moves. Bring all fifteen into your home six points, then bear them off. End your turn when all legal moves have been used.

Controls

• Mouse or touch: select a checker, then a highlighted destination
• Tap a die to choose its value; Undo restores your last move before ending the turn
• Hint previews a legal suggestion; Play hint makes that move
• Roll dice / End turn: advance the turn; diamond cube: offer a double before rolling
• Arrows: point; Enter: select; B: bar; O: bear off; Space: roll or end turn; P/Escape: pause

Tips

• Two checkers make a safe point. A lone checker can be hit.
• Keep useful points and connected blocks instead of only racing forward.
• The cube belongs to the player who accepts a double. Only its owner may redouble.
• Lower pip counts mean fewer steps remaining, but blocked checkers and exposed blots matter too.