| The first backgammon web site came online in 1994, | | | | backgammon. |
| but now that there are fast Internet connections, online | | | | After you have located an Internet backgammon site, |
| backgammon has become extremely popular. | | | | you will be able to choose from playing against a |
| Before you challenge a human opponent to a game of | | | | computer opponent or a human opponent that could |
| online backgammon, you need to build up your playing | | | | be located anywhere in the world. The options |
| skills - here's how to do it for free: | | | | surrounding Internet backgammon include the choice to |
| 1. The basics of the game are easy to learn, and | | | | join a league; play in a tournament; play for cash prizes, |
| there's plenty of information for free on the Internet. | | | | as well as move ahead in the ranking between a host |
| 2. Download some Shareware and freeware | | | | of Internet backgammon players. |
| backgammon programs from the Internet - these | | | | Internet backgammon is offered by a variety of |
| programs are often weak - but that's a good thing - | | | | websites that you may be familiar with, including MSN |
| you can learn to play against these programs without | | | | and Yahoo Games. |
| getting discouraged - everyone likes to win now and | | | | With MSN, a player could choose to play Internet |
| then. | | | | backgammon, as well as other enjoyable games. |
| 3. When you can regularly beat the Shareware and | | | | Internet backgammon matches can be played either |
| freeware backgammon programs it's time to | | | | under Rated, Standard or Short play options. Friends |
| download a freeware version of a top-notch | | | | can play amongst one another or could choose to |
| backgammon program - jellyfish. | | | | challenge the computer to an Internet backgammon |
| JellyFish uses artificial neural networks, and the | | | | match. Many have praised the graphics that are used |
| program was developed, by having the program play | | | | on this website, including an array of realistic, bright |
| against itself! | | | | colors and graphics. |
| A search for "Jellyfish Light" will lead you to the | | | | Yahoo Games offers numerous Internet backgammon |
| download page. | | | | rooms to wander about, displaying fun and interesting |
| The freeware version of Jellyfish has had some useful | | | | names such as the Veteran Vortex. Players can |
| features disabled but the playing strength has not been | | | | choose to initiate an Internet backgammon game in a |
| tampered with. | | | | variety of different levels of play, including beginner and |
| On the highest playing level, it is quite capable of | | | | advanced. |
| beating top backgammon players. | | | | There is also an option to play a social game of |
| You can decide later, whether to purchase one of the | | | | Internet backgammon where players can chat with |
| other three versions, in order to gain access to the | | | | one another. For an extra charge, leagues can be |
| disabled features. | | | | established where members are allowed to join and |
| Playing Online | | | | challenge one another. |
| When you are competent at playing against the | | | | This website offers unlimited game play against the |
| Jellyfish program at the higher levels, it's time to | | | | computer and human challengers. |
| challenge a human opponent to a game of Internet | | | | |