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Intellivision · Strategy
ABPA Backgammon
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| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1979 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | APh Technological Consulting |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Intellivision in 1979, ABPA Backgammon is a strategy game developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.
It belongs to the Intellivision's earliest wave of games. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1979 include Space Battle and Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack. Among the 7 Intellivision strategy games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.
ABPA 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 Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing ABPA Backgammon is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
ABPA Backgammon walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
ABPA Backgammon FAQ
When did ABPA Backgammon come out on the Intellivision?
ABPA Backgammon was released for the Intellivision in 1979.
Who made ABPA Backgammon?
It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is ABPA Backgammon multiplayer?
Yes. ABPA Backgammon supports up to 2 players.
How long does ABPA Backgammon take to play?
As a strategy game, ABPA 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 ABPA 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.