Backgammon (1988 video game)

Backgammon
Developer(s)Bray Research
Publisher(s)Atari UK
SeriesAtari Mindgames
Platform(s)Atari ST
Release1988
Genre(s)Strategy

Backgammon is a 1988 computer version of the strategy board game published by Atari UK.

Gameplay

Backgammon is a game in which backgammon is played on the Atari ST.[1] It features ten levels of play, a facility for action replay, and an ability to take back and restore the last move.[2]

This game was part of Atari's Mindgames Series.[3]

Reception

Brian Walker reviewed Backgammon for Games International magazine, and gave it 2 stars out of 5, and stated that "To sum up; the program does not even reach intermediate level. Perhaps it might offer something if you learned the game over a plate of souvlaki and chips on a Greek island and wish to advance your understanding somewhat."[1]

The Games Machine found this game "dull" but conceded that it might be good for improving a player's skills at backgammon, but felt that players would have more fun on a real board.[2]

John Sweeney for Page 6 found that this version of Backgammon was "probably best for beginners" due to the ability to set the difficulty level.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Walker, Brian (November 1989). "Computer Games". Games International (10): 49.
  2. ^ a b c "The Games Machine Issue 18".
  3. ^ a b "Page6 51 Aug91".