Backgammon

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Backgammon pits you against the computer in a battle of math and strategy. Roll dice, move pieces across a board of 24 triangles, and work to remove all your counters first. The AI adjusts its tactics based on your playstyle, forcing you to balance offense and defense. Blocking your opponent’s progress while escaping your own jail becomes a mental chess match with every turn. This 1982 release ran on Sinclair’s underpowered ZX81 with just 16K RAM, proving complex games could thrive on early 8-bit hardware. While the monochrome visuals lack flair, the sharp AI and smooth mechanics earned it praise from retro players. A no-frills test of skill that still holds up for fans of old-school strategy.