Backgammon (Intellivision, Cartridge) Mattel Electronics - 1979 USA, Canada Release

Backgammon
Packaging cover Backgammon.
Product ID	MATEL0041
Manufacturer #	1119
Platform(s)	Intellivision
Packaging	Retail Box
Media	Cartridge
Copyright date	1979
Publisher(s)	Mattel Electronics
Developer(s)	Kevin Miller
Category(s)	Entertainment, Traditional, Board Games, Backgammon
Country of Origin	Singapore

Description from the packaging.

American Backgammon Players Association
A real battle of wits and strategy! It's you against the computer in this test of imagination, skill, and luck! Designed to help improve beginner and intermediate skills as well as providing a real test for the champion player! Here's a game you can win if you're good, and improve your play and sharpen your skills whether you win or lose!

You vs. the computer! You make a play and computer counters with a move! Who will win?

• Primarily, it's you vs. the computer! (Two player games are also possible.)
• Computer rolls the dice and makes first move... dice roll again... now it's your turn!
• Computer keeps track of pip count!
• Move pieces as in board backgammon... dice fall randomly, just like real game!
• Computer can serve as learning aid for the beginner or intermediate or act as a worthy opponent for the champion player!
• Simulated sound effects... hear dice roll... pieces move... much more!
• Developed in conjunction with the American Backgammon Players Association!

System Requirements

Intellivision

Box Scans

Retail Box cover Backgammon.

Links

• Mobygames