Backgammon Computer Games

Since Backgammon is nearly older than dirt it is considered a "public domain" game. That means no one has to pay anyone to license it, unlike, say, Monopoly. That means there are probably as many different versions of backgammon available in the area of computer video games as there are software engineers. Here is a list of just a few:

Old School

VideoCart 11: Backgammon & Acey-Decuey
Platform: Channel F
Publisher: Fairchild
Developer: Fairchild
Originally released: 1977
One of the very first commercially available "videocart" computer games. It's quite hard to find a copy and a Channel F system to play it on.

APBA Backgammon
Platform: Intellivision
Publisher: Mattel
Developer: Mattel
Originally Released: 1979
Intellivision. From all accounts, this licensed version of the game was actually pretty hard to beat. The artwork on the box is classic 70's retro.

PC-Based

Hoyle Backgammon & Cribbage
Platform: PC (Windows 95+)
Publisher: Sierra Entertainment
Developer: Sierra Entertainment
Originally Released: 1999
This entry in the Hoyle series of video games allows users to practice their skills in Backgammon and Cribbage.

Backgammon
Platform: PC (Windows 95 +)
Publisher: Global Star Software
Developer: Global Star Software
Originally Released: 2002
Basic multi-player and single player Backgammon.

Pro Series Backgammon
Platform: PC (Windows 95+)
Publisher: Global Star Software
Developer: Global Star Software
Originally Released: 2005
Multi-player & single layer backgammon and backgammon variants with online play capabilities.

MaxGammon
Platform: PC (Windows 95+)
Developer: StrongGames
Originally Released: 2001
MaxGammon is a colorful and 3D realistic visualization of the classical board game of Backgammon. Users can play against incredibly smart computer opponents or go on the network and play against other people. MaxGammon has adjustable board skins, optional backgammon rules users can change and multi-language support. It can be purchased and downloaded at http://www.stronggames.com/maxgammon.php

Mobile

Backgammon
Platform: Mobile Phone
Developer: Tira Studios
Originally Released: 2003

Backgammon by Cybiko
Platform: Mobile Phone
Developer: Cybiko
Originally Released: 2003

Backgammon
Platform: Mobile Phone
Developer: Wimos
Originally Released: 2004

Backgammon
Platform: Mobile Phone
Developer: Con2us
Originally Released: 2004

Best Backgammon
Platform: Mobile
Developer: Dwango Wireless
Originally Released: 2004

Backgammon by Handango
Platform: Mobile Phone
Developer: Handango
Originally Released: 2004