Quick Tour - Help

Welcome to the Nextgammon Quick Tour :dice:

Welcome to Nextgammon! Whether you're here to compete, improve your skills, or just enjoy a great game of backgammon online, this quick tour will help you get started in no time.

Let’s walk through everything you need to know — from creating your account to playing matches, joining tournaments, tracking your rating, and customizing your experience.

1. Create Your Account

Getting started is quick and easy.

You can sign up using your email address or your Google account.

1. Visit the Sign-up page.
2. Enter your details.
3. Click Sign up — and you're in!

Once registered, you’ll unlock all platform features and start building your rating.

Need step-by-step help? Check out the Account Creation Process.

2. Start Playing Matches

Ready to roll the dice? :dice:

Nextgammon offers four exciting backgammon variants: Backgammon, Nackgammon, Tavla, Hyper-Gammon

You can either create your own match or join an existing one.

Create a Match

1. Click the + button or choose New Match.

2. Setup your match preferences: Variant, Speed, Length

3. Click Create Match.

Your match will appear in the lobby, and other players can request to join. Accept a request and the game begins!

Join a Match

1. Go to the Join section.

2. Click Join button next to a match row you like.

3. Wait for the opponent to accept.

Once accepted — game on!

3. Join Tournaments

Want something more competitive? Try tournaments!

There are two types:

• Scheduled Tournaments — Start at a fixed time and usually have more players.

• Sit & Go — Smaller events that begin as soon as all seats are filled.

To participate:

1. Visit the Tournaments page.

2. Find your preferred tournament and click on Join to register.

3. Click Details if you'd like to see: Tournament format, Prize distribution, Player list, Brackets

For scheduled tournaments, just make sure you're logged in at the start time. A popup will guide you directly to your match.

And don’t miss the freeroll tournaments — great prizes with no entry fee!

4. Review Your Matches (Free AI Analysis)

Every match includes free AI-powered analysis.

After the game, you can review:

• Your moves

• Cube decisions

• Performance Rating (PR)

It’s one of the best ways to improve and sharpen your strategy.

5. Understand Your Rating

Everyone starts at 1500 rating points.

Nextgammon uses an ELO-based rating system, which adjusts after every match.

Here’s how points may change (maximum example: 24 points):

• Win match + Win PR → +24

• Win match + Lose PR → +12

• Lose match + Win PR → 0

• Lose match + Lose PR → −24

Rating Levels

• Beginner: under 1400

• Rookie: under 1550

• Experienced: under 1700

• Advanced: under 1900

• Expert: under 2100

• Master: under 2400

• Grand Master: under 2600

• Legend: 2600 and more

Climb the ranks and see how far you can go!

6. Manage Your Coins

You can enhance your experience by purchasing coins.

Available deposit methods:

• PayPal

• Cryptocurrencies

• Vouchers (Perfect Money, USDT, Next)

Learn more here: Pay with Cryptocurrencies

Deposits are usually processed within 24 hours (often much faster).
First-time withdrawals may take a little longer for verification.

7. Learn & Get Support

Want to improve your game? We’ve got you covered.

• Visit the Help Center for detailed guides.

• Explore the Academy with 780 backgammon terms (with images and explanations).

• Read strategy tips on the Blog.

• Need help? Contact Support.

8. Customize Your Account

Make the platform feel like your own.

In Account Settings, you can:

• Update your profile

• Add social links

• Choose board themes

• Adjust visual settings

Create a setup that fits your style.

9. Fair Dice & Smart Settings

Nextgammon uses provably fair dice rolls, so you can play with confidence.

You can also customize:

• Sound settings

• Pip count visibility

• Automatic forced moves

• Graphics performance options

Everything is designed to give you control and a smooth experience.

10. Stay Connected

Nextgammon is constantly evolving with new features and improvements.

Keep an eye out for updates — and most importantly, have fun!

We’re excited to have you here.
Let’s roll the dice and start playing! :dice: