• | If a player's turn is not made within the designated time period, they forfeit the Backgammon game. |
• | A chip can only be moved to a point with no chips, to a point with the player's chips, to a point with exactly one opponent's chip, or to the player's home. |
• | If the player moves a chip to a point containing exactly one opponent's chip, the opponent's chip is hit and moved to the bar in the middle of the board. |
• | The player must complete all available moves. |
• | If the player can move only one chip for either die, the player must play the higher die. |
• | If the player cannot move a chip for either die, player's turn is passed. |
• | All chips on a bar must be moved into play before any other chips can be moved. |
• | The player can only bear off chips when all of their chips are in their home board. |
• | When bearing off, a die can only be used for a chip on the farthest point. |