How is Trigammon different from backgammon?

Trigammon™ takes the excitement of traditional backgammon and introduces a third player, creating a whole new world of strategy!
Although both games share several familiar concepts, Trigammon has its own distinctive board, gameplay dynamics, and tactical challenges.

1. Three Players Instead of Two 

Traditional backgammon is played between two opponents.

Trigammon introduces a third player, meaning you must consider the moves and strategies of two opponents instead of just one. This creates exciting new challenges and possibilities for blocking, hitting, tactical decisions, and unexpected changes in the game.

2. A Unique 36-Point Board

Traditional backgammon uses a rectangular board containing 24 points. Trigammon uses a distinctive three-sided board with 36 points, designed specifically for three players. Each player has their own coloured checkers, home board, and bearing-off area.

3. Fifteen Checkers Per Player

Just like traditional backgammon, each player begins with 15 checkers. However, Trigammon has three competing sets of checkers instead of two.That means 45 checkers can be involved in a single game!

4. Counterclockwise Movement 

In Trigammon, all three players move their checkers counterclockwise around the board. Unlike traditional backgammon, where opponents move in opposite directions, everyone travels in the same rotational direction. The challenge is to navigate your checkers toward your home board while avoiding blocks and threats from two opponents.

5. Triple Dice

The Default TrigammonX ExperienceTrigammonX uses three dice by default, creating additional movement possibilities and strategic challenges. Each die represents a separate movement value, allowing players to distribute their moves among different checkers or combine movements when the rules permit. With three dice and three players, every turn introduces interesting tactical decisions.

Prefer a more traditional experience?

TrigammonX also offers an optional Two-Dice variation.
Players can choose their preferred dice mode in the game settings.

6. Computer Opponents. 

TrigammonX brings the three-player board game into the digital world. You can enjoy matches involving:

• Three human players — Play with two friends.
• Two humans and one AI — Challenge the computer together.
• One human and two AI opponents — Enjoy TrigammonX on your own.

You don't need to find two other people to enjoy the game!

7. A Different Strategic Experience. 

With two opponents competing simultaneously, Trigammon requires a different way of thinking. You must consider:

• The positions of three sets of checkers.
• Blocking and hitting opportunities.
• Which opponent presents the greatest immediate threat.
• The race to bring all your checkers home.
• How a move against one opponent may benefit the other.

Every move can affect all three players!

8. More Ways to Enjoy the Game. 

TrigammonX expands the tabletop experience with digital features including:

• Interactive drag-and-drop checker movement.
• Legal-move highlighting.
• Computer-controlled opponents.
• Customisable board designs and checker colours.
• Automatic and manual board rotation.
• Adjustable gameplay and display settings.

Features and options may vary depending on the game version.
Ready to Experience TrigammonX?Whether you're an experienced backgammon player or completely new to the game, TrigammonX offers a fresh challenge.

Three players. Three dice. One winner!
Play TrigammonX and discover why we call it Backgammon for Three!

TrigammonX™ — Backgammon for Three!