What is Backgammon Duel?
Backgammon Duel is a free card & board game with backgammon elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. One of the oldest, most played and loved games, the classic backgammon game.
How to play Backgammon Duel
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Backgammon Duel loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Roll the dice.
- Click on a piece on the board and click on a available space on the board to move it to.
- The player wins when all the pieces have been removed from the board.
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Card & Board |
|---|---|
| Tags | backgammon |
| Controls | Mouse, Space bar |
| Screen | Landscape (960 Ã 540) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
One of the oldest, most played and loved games, the classic backgammon game. Also known as Tavli (Greece), Tawla (Egypt), and Takteh (Iranian), but whatever you call it you can download it now and challenge yourself.
Backgammon Duel: frequently asked questions
Is Backgammon Duel free to play?
Yes. Backgammon Duel is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Backgammon Duel?
The developer's instructions for Backgammon Duel say: "Roll the dice. Click on a piece on the board and click on a available space on the board to move it to. The player wins when all the pieces have been removed from the board."
Can I play Backgammon Duel on a phone or tablet?
Backgammon Duel is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.
What games are similar to Backgammon Duel?
If you like Backgammon Duel, try Backgammonia, Free Online Backgammon Gam, Master Chess and 8 Ball Pool Multiplayer. They are card & board games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Card & Board category on Gameziko.
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Good to know
Backgammon Duel is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.