Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS
- Publishers: Oxford Softworks
Backgammon Royale (1990)
Backgammon Royale is a computer adaptation of the classic board game of backgammon, developed and published by Interplay Productions in 1990. The game was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, and Macintosh platforms.
Backgammon Royale is a turn-based strategy game for two players. The goal of the game is to be the first player to move all of their checkers off the board. Players take turns rolling two dice and moving their checkers around the board according to the numbers on the dice. Checkers can be captured by landing on them with an opponent’s checker. Captured checkers are placed on the bar and must be re-entered into the game before they can continue moving.
Backgammon Royale features a number of different game modes, including a single-player mode against a computer opponent, a two-player mode against a human opponent, and a tournament mode. The game also includes a number of different board designs and checker sets to choose from.
Backgammon Royale was a critical and commercial success, and it is still considered to be one of the best computer adaptations of backgammon ever made. The game is praised for its faithful recreation of the classic board game, its challenging AI opponents, and its beautiful graphics and sound.
Gameplay
Backgammon Royale is played on a board consisting of 24 triangles, called points. The points are arranged in four quadrants, each of which is divided into six points. Players start the game with two checkers on each of the points in their home quadrant, and two checkers on the bar.
The goal of the game is to be the first player to move all of their checkers off the board. Players take turns rolling two dice and moving their checkers around the board according to the numbers on the dice. Checkers can move either clockwise or counterclockwise around the board, and they can land on any point that is not occupied by two or more of their opponent’s checkers.
If a player rolls a double, they get to roll the dice again and move one of their checkers twice. If a player rolls a double three times in a row, they get to move one of their checkers four times.
If a player lands on a point that is occupied by one of their opponent’s checkers, they capture that checker and place it on the bar. Captured checkers must be re-entered into the game before they can continue moving.
To re-enter a checker, a player must roll a number that corresponds to one of the points in their home quadrant that is not occupied by two or more of their opponent’s checkers. The checker is then placed on that point.
If a player rolls a number that does not correspond to any of the points in their home quadrant, they lose their turn.
The game ends when one player has moved all of their checkers off the board. The winner is the player who moved all of their checkers off the board first.
Game modes
Backgammon Royale features a number of different game modes, including:
- Single-player mode: In single-player mode, you play against a computer opponent. The computer opponent is challenging, but it is not unbeatable.
- Two-player mode: In two-player mode, you play against a human opponent. Two-player mode is the most popular way to play Backgammon Royale, and it is the best way to experience the game.
- Tournament mode: In tournament mode, you compete against a series of computer opponents in a single-elimination tournament. Tournament mode is a great way to test your skills and see how you stack up against other players.
Graphics and sound
Backgammon Royale features beautiful graphics and sound. The game board is rendered in 3D, and the checkers are animated. The game also features a number of different sound effects, including the sound of the dice rolling and the sound of the checkers moving around the board.
Conclusion
Backgammon Royale is a classic board game that is still fun to play today. The game is easy to learn, but difficult to master, and it is perfect for two players of any skill level. If you are looking for a challenging and fun game to play, Backgammon Royale is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8.5/10
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