GNU Backgammon Alternatives

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

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GNU Backgammon alternatives page was last updated Oct 31, 2024
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  1. bgammon.org icon

    bgammon.org

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

    19 bgammon.org alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    bgammon.org screenshot 1

    bgammon.org VS GNU Backgammon

     

    • bgammon.org is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Linux alternative to GNU Backgammon.

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

    • bgammon.org is Free and Open SourceGNU Backgammon is also Free and Open Source
  2. Nextgammon icon

    Nextgammon

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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.

    20 Nextgammon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Backgammon match screen. You can change theme and color scheme as well.

    Nextgammon Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Single player

    Nextgammon VS GNU Backgammon

     
  4. BGLightCE icon

    BGLightCE

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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...

    19 BGLightCE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    BGLightCE backgammon in progress

    BGLightCE VS GNU Backgammon

     
  5. BGBlitz icon

    BGBlitz

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

    18 BGBlitz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
    About (Windows)

    BGBlitz VS GNU Backgammon

     

    • BGBlitz is the most popular Mac alternative to GNU Backgammon.

    • BGBlitz is Freemium and ProprietaryGNU Backgammon is Free and Open Source
  6. SimplyBG icon

    SimplyBG

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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.

    6 SimplyBG alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    SimplyBG screenshot 1

    SimplyBG Features

    1.  Portable

    SimplyBG VS GNU Backgammon

     

    • SimplyBG is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GNU Backgammon.

    • SimplyBG is the most popular commercial alternative to GNU Backgammon.

    • SimplyBG is Paid and ProprietaryGNU Backgammon is Free and Open Source
  7. Absolute Backgammon icon

    Absolute Backgammon

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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...

    19 Absolute Backgammon alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Absolute Backgammon screenshot 1

    Absolute Backgammon VS GNU Backgammon

     
  9. JavaFIBS icon

    JavaFIBS

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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...

    18 JavaFIBS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    JavaFIBS screenshot 1

    JavaFIBS Features

    1.  Java based

    JavaFIBS VS GNU Backgammon

     
  10. DJ-backgammon icon

    DJ-backgammon

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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.

    19 DJ-backgammon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    DJ-backgammon screenshot 1

    DJ-backgammon VS GNU Backgammon

     
  11. 247Backgammon icon

    247Backgammon

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    Play the best Backgammon online for free with no signin required! Play backgammon immediately!

    19 247Backgammon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    247Backgammon screenshot 1

    247Backgammon Features

    1.  Web-Based

    247Backgammon VS GNU Backgammon

     
  12. NetGammon icon

    NetGammon

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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.

    19 NetGammon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetGammon screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    See notice on website: http://www.netgammon.com/

    NetGammon VS GNU Backgammon

     
  13. Games by EatMe icon

    Games by EatMe

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

    21 Games by EatMe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DuckieBoard - games by EatMe as tool for Renoise

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Single player

    Games by EatMe VS GNU Backgammon

     
  14. Backgammon Blitz icon

    Backgammon Blitz

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

    19 Backgammon Blitz alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Backgammon Blitz screenshot 1

    Backgammon Blitz VS GNU Backgammon

     
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