One game a day with dice that are the same for every player. You play white against the medium computer, so only your choices make the difference.
How the daily game works
Every day there is one game of backgammon with a fixed set of dice: the first roll, the second roll and every roll after that are the same for every player on that date. You play white against the medium computer. Because the luck is shared, the only thing that changes from one player to the next is how well the dice are used.
Win the day's game and the date is marked on the calendar in Stats, kept on this device. You can play again with Restart to see whether different moves would have done better. The dice start over from the same first roll and come in the same order however you play.
Tips for today's game
- Use the pip count above the board. If you are well ahead in the race, get your back checkers moving and avoid contact.
- Early on, use good rolls to make points in your home board, especially your 5-point and 7-point (the bar point).
- Leave as few single checkers (blots) within six pips of the computer's checkers as you can.
- Stuck between two moves? Hint shows what the medium computer would play.
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Backgammon Daily FAQ
When does the daily game change?
At midnight on your device's clock. Everyone playing on the same date gets the same dice.
Are the dice fair?
Yes. Each day's dice come from a fixed scramble of the date, with every face equally likely. The computer has no say in them and plays with the same dice you see.