- The MSN Gaming ZoneVarious downloadable game software online
With a growing interest in the game of backgammon, today the Internet offers various downloadable versions of backgammon. These backgammon platforms come with diverse features or cater to players from different regions. Here is a ready-reckoner on the time tested and new downloads and the popular and not-so-popular backgammon platforms available online. Given is a summary of the range of backgammon providers for players to compare, use and bet their money upon.
Some of these online gaming sites were reviewed by me on the backgammon reviews section and you can go read an indepth look into these sites.
GammonEmpire
The options for online backgammon are many, and GammonEmpire is another promising name for total backgammon entertainment. Like other interfaces, this too has a three dimensional look and plenty of features. One special feature at this site is the ability to save finished games so that players can view them later. The site also offers a backgammon school where beginners at backgammon can avail the first few lessons free of charge. The playing program that teaches backgammon charges fifty cents from the fifth lesson onwards. The site offers both backgammon free plays and money plays. The format looks similar and beginners can practice on free games before entering the real thing. The site also offers round the clock support and advice and information can be accessed in short time frames. Regular knockout tournaments, swing tournaments (new and unusual in backgammon) and sit n go tourneys are also conducted. Finally, the site is highly secure and money based transactions can easily be conducted. You can download the software and play as well as read a comprehensive review of GammonEmpire here.
Partygammon
Partygammon is a huge name in online backgammon sector and is doing brisk business. It is a part of the Partygaming group that also has other interfaces like PartyPoker, PartyBingo and others to name a few. After the site organized the Partygammon million dollar backgammon tournament, the biggest tournament of its kind, and televised it through the nation, the site gained much popularity. Since then, it has launched various firsts. The site also organizes the $10K guaranteed Sunday where players can win an entry into the game through qualifier freerolls and sit and go tournaments. The site also offers 120% sign up bonuses which can be accessed by signing up through playgameswinmoney.com. The site also has a backgammon school for players new to the game. Beginners can pick up the basics of backgammon and learn a few strategies through this interface. The site is licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling control commission and the Government of Gibraltar. You can read a comprehensive review of Partygammon here.
BGRoom
A European’s favorite, the BGRoom is a popular destination for many European players and the maximum traffic is seen around their gaming times. The most attractive feature about BG Room has been the focus on customer needs. The design and play at this backgammon gaming site thus revolves around what suits players best. Brought out in a three dimensional style, the interface of BG Room allows players to chat through text or voice options. Players can also choose between playing for fun and playing for money. While the rakes are higher in the latter, playing for fun can be quite an educative experience. However on the flipside, the site has limited features and does not conduct backgammon tournaments. Even though the site has been relatively new in the backgammon gaming market, it has grown steadily since its inception and as new features are added constantly, the site promises to grow further in popularity. People can download the software for 3Mb, register free of charge on the site and also receive bonus money on registration. You can read a review of the BGroom backgammon site on RedTop.
Play 65
The Play65 backgammon download is one of the most popular platforms available in the online market. Not only is this easy to download, it instantly connects players to a wide range of other player from across the globe. The software for Play65 is available with many gaming sites. Besides a three dimensional graphics engine which provides eye catching graphics, the site offers services in sixteen languages, for easy communication. The site also has round the clock customer support and a ready worldwide network of players. Play65 also offers sign up bonuses which vary with each vendor. One can join this growing network to access a range of backgammon games, including single games, session games, money based games and multiplayer tournaments. You can download the software and play as well as read a comprehensive review of Play65 here.
GamesGrid
GamesGrid is a 3-D backgammon gaming site that comes with a range of features in the online environment. For a small price, players have the opportunity to connect to thousands of players from across the world on a good gaming platform. The site offers the facilities of a life membership also and players can enjoy lifelong backgammon for the amount of $500. Besides this annual membership is available for $80 for a single person and at $160 for three family members. The site offers gaming options with Ggforever, a high level robot player which is always available. Besides daily and monthly tournaments, games with Ggrobot and Hyperbot computers are also available. While the site offers free games of backgammon too, many users state that the site does not give much player incentives to those playing for free and people playing for money are given more importance, well what would you expect :). You can read a comprehensive review of Gamesgrid here.
Pogo.com
Another site that offers the game of backgammon for casual players is pogo.com. The site currently offers a range of games for players who want to log on and play for a few minutes. Over 80 free games are offered on the site where players can sign up free of cost. Backgammon is offered free of charge on the site and people only need to sign up with the site to enjoy the game. The site allows players to message each other easily and with the social aspect, ratings show that it is a popular haunt for women over 30 years old. The backgammon interface allows players to create their own private gaming room and set the rules. One can choose a friend as an opponent or play with a new person altogether. The site does not offer backgammon money plays or backgammon tournaments and mainly caters to people wanting to enjoy a casual game of backgammon. The site gives constant updates on the number of players online and playing at any particular time.