GNU Backgammon

This manual describes how to use GNU Backgammon to play and analyse backgammon games and matches. It corresponds to version 0.14.2-devel (updated in October, 2003).

Introduction: What is GNU Backgammon.
For the impatient: A short description how to use GNU Backgammon.
How to play backgammon: The rules of the game.
Installing the software: How to install GNU Backgammon under MS Windows, FreeBSD and Linux.
Starting GNU Backgammon: Starting the software using a terminal and the graphical user interface (GUI)
Playing backgammon: How to play a game, match or session.
Saving games: How to save your positions, games, matches and sessions.
Opening files: How to open saved positions, games, matches and sessions.
Import files: Opening files from different formats.
Export files: Saving files into different formats.
Settings: Changing settings in GNU Backgammon.
Analysis and rollouts: How to analyse positions, games, matches or sessions.
Position and match IDs: A brief technical explanation.
Cubeful equities: How do gnubg calculate cubeful equities.
Training: How to store databases and train the neural nets.
Scripting: How to use gnubg python scripting.
Bearoff databases: How to generate bearoff databases for use with GNU Backgammon
Absolute ratings: How are the absolute ratings derived
Additional documentation: Links to other documentation regarding backgammon or GNU Backgammon
GNU Free Documentation License: Your rights regarding this manual.
Command Index: Index of available commands
Concept Index: Index