Rondo
Backgammon · Rondo
Backgammon online, with real players
The oldest race game there is, with fair dice rolled on the server and an opponent seated in seconds. Play live, or by mail when the day is busy.
Free. No account, no email, no password — install and play.
In the app
Why play on Rondo
How to play
The goal
Move all fifteen checkers around the board into your home board, then bear them off. The first to bear off every checker wins.
Moving and hitting
Each die is a separate move; doubles are played four times. A point with two or more opposing checkers is blocked. A single checker is a blot: land on it to send it to the bar, where it must re-enter before anything else moves.
Gammons
If the loser has borne off nothing the win counts double, and triple if they still have a checker on the bar or in the winner’s home board.
How it works
- Install Rondo and tap the game. No sign-up.
- An opponent is seated in seconds — a real player or a computer opponent if nobody is around.
- Say hi in the chat room for your language, challenge friends, play by mail when you’re busy.
Questions
Are the dice fair?
Yes. Every roll is made on the server and sent to both players at the same time.
Is it free?
Yes. Every game on Rondo is free; coins and cosmetics are optional and never affect the dice.
Can I play with a friend?
Yes. Challenge a friend, share a room code, or play by mail with someone in another time zone.
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