instructions
the goal is to move all your pieces to your home board and then bear them off.
the first player to remove all their pieces wins the game.
players take turns rolling two dice and moving their pieces
pieces move counterclockwise around the board
each die can be used to move one piece
you can move one piece twice using both dice
pieces land on points (triangles) of the same color
multiple pieces can occupy the same point
a single piece on a point is vulnerable to being "hit"
when hit, the piece moves to the bar
you must bring pieces back from the bar before making other moves
once all your pieces are in your home board (last 6 points), you can start bearing them off (removing them from the board).
try to make points in sequence - this creates a "prime" that blocks your opponent
don't leave single pieces exposed - they can be hit and sent back!
early in the game, focus on moving pieces from your 24-point
the 5 and 7 points are key positions to control
when ahead, try to close out points to trap opponent's pieces
don't rush to bear off if you have vulnerable pieces
click "create room" on the home page
choose your player name and emoji
share the room link with a friend
both players click "join as player"
the creator can start the match when ready
click your pieces to select them
click a valid point to move the selected piece
use the chat to communicate with other players
watch the game as a spectator if the room is full