''Backgammon'' is a video game adaptation of the board-game backgammon developed by Atari, Inc. for the Atari Video Computer System (later the Atari 2600) and released in 1979. The game was one of the earliest electronic versions of Backgammon. The cover art for the game was by Chris Spohn, who created the cover art for many early Atari games.

Gameplay

Eight different modes of playing backgammon were included in the game, including "Acey deucey". A doubling cube was available in-game for use in gambling. The rolling of the dice and other gaming operations were controlled via the paddle/joystick. The game was playable in both single-player and two-player, competitive mode.

Reception

Contemporary reviewers were relatively positive about the game. In an October 1979 review, American computer magazine ''

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'' described the game as "excellent for someone learning Backgammon" and as "provid ngan interesting challenge to beginner to intermediate players". UK-based ''TV Gamer'' called it "fairly challenging" in one-player mode. In ''Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984: A Complete Reference Guide'', Brett Weiss described it as "user friendly and clearly defined", although he also noted that it was easy to beat the computer.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Backgammon 1979 video games Atari 2600 games Atari 2600-only games Backgammon video games Video games developed in the United States

Gameplay

Reception

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