Backgammon 🎲

Welcome to the Backgammon repository! This project features a single-player version of the classic board game, where you can challenge a bot. The game implements nearly complete rules, offering a rich experience directly in your browser.

Table of Contents

• About the Game
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Gameplay
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

About the Game

Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, combining elements of luck and strategy. In this modern web version, you play as the “White” pieces against a bot controlling the “Black” pieces. The game adheres to the classic rules, including:

• Hitting opponent's checkers
• Using the Bar for re-entry
• Implementing various strategies for winning

This project aims to provide an accessible yet engaging version of Backgammon that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Features

• Responsive Design: Play on any device, whether it’s a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
• Single Player Mode: Compete against an AI bot that adapts to your gameplay style.
• Full Game Rules: Experience nearly all traditional rules, including hitting, re-entry, and more.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive controls for easy navigation.
• Open Source: Feel free to contribute and improve the game.

Technologies Used

This project utilizes the following technologies:

• HTML5: For structuring the game interface.
• CSS3: For styling and responsive design.
• JavaScript: For game logic and interactivity.
• GitHub Pages: For hosting the game.

Installation

To play the game, you can download the latest release from the Releases section. Simply download the file, extract it, and open the index.html file in your browser.

Steps to Install

1. Go to the Releases section.
2. Download the latest release.
3. Extract the files to your preferred location.
4. Open index.html in your web browser to start playing.

Gameplay

Objective

The goal of Backgammon is to move all your checkers into your home board and then bear them off. The first player to bear off all their checkers wins the game.

Game Rules

1. Setup: Each player starts with 15 checkers. The board has 24 points, divided into four quadrants.
2. Rolling the Dice: Players take turns rolling two dice. The numbers rolled dictate how many points a player can move their checkers.
3. Hitting: If you land on a point occupied by a single opponent's checker, you hit it and send it to the Bar.
4. Re-entry: A player must re-enter any checkers on the Bar before making other moves.
5. Bearing Off: Once all your checkers are in your home board, you can start bearing them off.

Strategies

• Control the Center: Occupying the center points can provide strategic advantages.
• Blotting: Try to leave single checkers (blots) for your opponent to hit.
• Timing: Know when to hit and when to build your own points.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you would like to help improve the game, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify the code as you wish.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please reach out to the project maintainer:

• Luca Bocaletto: GitHub Profile

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the contributors who have helped shape this project.
• Special thanks to the open-source community for their invaluable resources and support.

Additional Resources

• Learn More About Backgammon
• Backgammon Strategies

Feel free to explore the code, report issues, or suggest features. Enjoy your game of Backgammon!