Backgammon (PC, 5 1/4" Disk) Spinnaker - 1987 USA, Canada Release

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Backgammon
Product ID 87659-00241
Product UPC 087659002418
Platform(s) PC
Packaging Retail Box
Media 5 1/4" Disk
Copyright date 1987
Publisher(s) Spinnaker
Category(s) Entertainment, Traditional, Board Games, Backgammon
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

"Far superior to any other commercial backgammon game... Invaluable... Highly recommended." - Paul Magriel, World Backgammon Champion

Championship Backgammon is a skilled opponent and complete guide to one of the world's most exciting games of strategy. Featuring tournament caliber play and five fast and exciting levels, Championship Backgammon is fun and instructive.

New players will learn Championship Backgammon easily, while experienced players can sharpen their game against a tough opponent. Championship Backgammon delivers special features designed to take you from novice to tournament level. These include authentic play and move recommendations. Other options allow the player to use a doubling cube and set up any board position. Championship Backgammon plays a fascinating game for players of all abilities.

  • Realistic graphic display
  • 5 Playing levels
  • Optional use of the doubling cube
  • Set up of your own board positions for testing difficult positions

Set up the dice yourself for practice with difficult rolls

  • Advice for recommended moves
  • Lightning speed option for extremely fast games
  • Take back moves

System Requirements

PC MS-DOS 2.0
Required CPU XT 8088/8086
Required RAM 128K
Supported Video Monochrome
CGA

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