

1979 · Backgammon · Board game
Backgammon
Atari exclusive
This is the game backgammon and its variant, acey deucey.
- Released
- 1979
- Platforms
- Atari 2600
- Genres
- BackgammonBoard gamePuzzleQuiz
- Developers
- —
- Publishers
- —
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Country
- United States
- Age ratings
- GRAC ALL
About
Backgammon is a video game adaptation of the board-game backgammon, developed by Atari, Inc. for the Atari Video Computer System (later the Atari 2600) and released in 1979. The game was one of the earliest electronic versions of Backgammon.
The cover art for the game was by Cliff Spohn, who created the cover art for many early Atari games.
Keywords
- backgammon
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
Eight different modes of playing backgammon were included in the game, including "Acey deucey". A doubling cube was available in-game for use in gambling. The rolling of the dice and other gaming operations were controlled via the paddle/joystick. The game was playable in both single-player and two-player, competitive mode.
Reception
Contemporary reviewers were relatively positive about the game. In an October 1979 review, American computer magazine Creative Computing described the game as "excellent for someone learning Backgammon" and as "provid[ing] an interesting challenge to beginner to intermediate players". UK-based TV Gamer called it "fairly challenging" in one-player mode.
In Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984: A Complete Reference Guide, Brett Weiss described it as "user friendly and clearly defined", although he also noted that it was easy to beat the computer.
Releases by platformdates and regions as published
Editions and related releases
- Included in
- Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 1Atari Flashback ClassicsAtari Greatest Hits: Volume 2Atari Flashback XAtari Flashback 6Atari Flashback 3Atari Flashback 4Atari VaultAtari Flashback 50th Anniversary EditionAtari Flashback 4: 40th Anniversary - Deluxe EditionAtari AnthologyAtari Flashback 8 Gold: Activision Edition
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Collections1 collection
Platform libraries
- Atari 2600 gamesRetail game releases
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