GNU Backgammon Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to GNU Backgammon for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is bgammon.org, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to GNU Backgammon and 11 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to GNU Backgammon are BGLightCE, BGBlitz, SimplyBG and DJ-backgammon.

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  1. BGLightCE icon
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    BGLightCE is a free open source backgammon for Windows Mobile or Pocket PC, based on Gnu Backgammon. It features the strongest backgammon opponent available for the Pocket PC (as far as I am aware!). Features include match play and different playing levels, various board and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
     
  2. BGBlitz icon
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    BGBlitz is a strong neural net based computer player for Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
     
  3. SimplyBG icon
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    Play backgammon online against friends, real players. Choose your opponent. Play anywhere, laptop, tablet, mobile. Supports many features including doubling cube and Crawford rule, Jacoby rule. Easy to get started. Nothing to download or install.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  4. DJ-backgammon is a graphical, easy to use backgammon game. You can play against the computer or across the network. There is also a general server that allows an arbitrary number of connections. Works on Linux and Windows. A Breton translation is also available.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. JavaFIBS icon
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    JavaFIBS is a graphical interface to play on FIBS (First Internet Backgammon Server) from a multitude of different platforms such as Windows, MacOS, Linux, Solaris, AIX, and OS/2. JavaFIBS comes in a few different flavours; from a simple applet which you can use directly from...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Play the best Backgammon online for free with no signin required! Play backgammon immediately!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  7. NetGammon icon
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    The online backgammon club.

    With NetGammon, meet, chat and play with hundreds of players from all over the world. Over 20000 players from 150 countries have already registered. There is always someone to play with you, 24 hours a day.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Various other Renoise tools. Drop on a Renoise window to install, find them in menu Tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Play the classic, 2-player board game loved by millions throughout the centuries. Backgammon Blitz brings you an immersive experience with colorful 3D graphics.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  10. Mühle icon
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    Play the well-known board game mill against your Windows PC. The general rules of the game serve as the basis. Whether during your lunch break or on a cosy evening, this game will bring you joy at all times.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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