Backgammon
| Filename | backgammon-201.hqx |
|---|---|
| Size | 25.8 KB (26430 bytes) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Downloads | 9 |
Backgammon is a freeware classic-Mac implementation of the ancient board game, written by David Young and published by Solosoft, with version 2.01 circulating on the Info-Mac archive. It includes a built-in computer opponent so a single player can sit down and play, and its compact black-and-white presentation keeps it fast and responsive on even the oldest Macs.
Gameplay
Standard backgammon rules with the familiar 24-point board, doubling, and bear-off. The included AI opponent gives solo players a steady sparring partner, and matches move along briskly thanks to the lean 1-bit graphics.
Performance and Look
Because the board is rendered in black and white, the program is small and runs smoothly on Mac System 6, 7, and 8 alike, without the sluggishness of color rewrites of the same era.
Author and Publisher
Authored by David Young (the 1987 origin date is noted in the archive), released through Solosoft, and now considered hard to find outside historical Mac archives.
Requirements
Runs on classic Mac OS 6/7/8. The Info-Mac distribution (backgammon-201.hqx) is BinHex 4.0 encoded.
This file is part of the MacTrove archive. See the Thank You page for the upstream mirrors we rely on. It is BinHex encoded — use The Unarchiver to decode it.
