BGLightCE Alternatives

BGLightCE is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to BGLightCE for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and Web-based apps. The best BGLightCE alternative is bgammon.org, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BGLightCE are GNU Backgammon, Nextgammon, NetGammon and DJ-backgammon.

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  1. bgammon.org icon
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    bgammon.org is where you can play backgammon online for free without any ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • bgammon.org is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Linux alternative to BGLightCE.

    • bgammon.org is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BGLightCE.

    • bgammon.org is Free and Open SourceBGLightCE is also Free and Open Source
  2. GNU Backgammon icon
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    GNU Backgammon (gnubg) is for playing and analysing backgammon positions, games and matches. It's based on a neural network. In the past twelve months it has made enormous progress. It currently plays at about the level of a championship flight tournament player.

    20 GNU Backgammon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • GNU Backgammon is the most popular Mac alternative to BGLightCE.

    • GNU Backgammon is Free and Open SourceBGLightCE is also Free and Open Source
  3. Nextgammon icon
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    Your Ultimate Online Backgammon Destination!

    Where you can connect, converse, and compete with a thriving global community of backgammon enthusiasts. Join a league of over 100,000 players , all gathered to engage in the art of backgammon mastery.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. 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
     
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    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
     
  6. 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
     
  7. 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
     
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    Absolute Backgammon is the best backgammon game created for the Mac. It has 5 skill levels for all levels of play and about any option/feature you could think of. If you are just looking for a fun game of backgammon or want to learn how to play better, you won't be...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Absolute Backgammon is the most popular commercial alternative to BGLightCE.

    • Absolute Backgammon is Paid and ProprietaryBGLightCE is Free and Open Source
  9. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    KBackgammon was built for KDE Plasma and supports local and FIBS online multiplayer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    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
     
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    Play the classic board game of Backgammon online or offline with an elegant, wood-themed interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Backgammon+ is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to BGLightCE.

    • Backgammon+ is Free and ProprietaryBGLightCE is Free and Open Source
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