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Atari 2600 · Board, Card & Party
Backgammon
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| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1979 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Backgammon is a board, card or party game released in 1979 for the Atari 2600, developed by Atari.
It landed about 2 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1979 include BASIC Programming. Among the 9 2600 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Backgammon supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Backgammon is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Backgammon FAQ
When did Backgammon come out on the 2600?
Backgammon was released for the Atari 2600 in 1979.
Who made Backgammon?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Backgammon multiplayer?
Yes. Backgammon supports up to 2 players.
How long does Backgammon take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Backgammon typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Backgammon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.