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Mac Backgammon
Backgammon is an emerging market and there are a couple rooms that are Mac compatible. Mac Backgammon sites are few and far between but they are out there. In our search we located 2 Backgammon rooms that used Java and one place that offers a download client.
GammonEmpire and Play65
According to various backgammon sites GammonEmpire and Play65.com are the biggest rooms for Mac Backgammon players. Actually they supposedly have the largest network of players with about 700,000 total. They both belong to the LogicEmpire Network so you will notice the same qualities in both rooms. Both offer a download client and a Java client. Java must be used on a Mac if you want to play there.
Gamesgrid for Mac
GamesGrid is the other place that has Backgammon for Macs. GamesGrid can be downloaded on Macintosh OS X 10.2.8 or later. They do not use Java but are a pay for play site. Their membership is $79.95 if you want the full membership benefits. Personally I’d rather play on the LogicEmpire sites listed above because the software is a little better but some still prefer Gamesgrid.
FAQ for Mac Users Playing Backgammon
1. I'm on a Mac and still can't seem to enter GammonEmpire or Play65?
Only the “No download” versions can be used on a Mac. You are probably trying to download the software. Instead find the Java versions at the rooms. At Play65.com the “Quick Play No Download” button is located in the middle right hand side of the website.
GammonEmpire has their Mac No Download button on the very bottom right hand of their homepage. There is a direct Java download link if you can't find it but we recommend browsing their website first.
2. The “No Download” version still doesn’t work on my Mac?
Make sure you have the latest version of Java. It is also important that you have Java enabled by clicking on settings and then Java to enable your Applets.
3. Do you play against real people or computers? Can I play for real money?
Yes you can play against real people across the world at the sites listed above. In fact Play65 might be hitting the 1 millionth member very soon. You may also gamble for real money if you choose. There are play money and real money options at both Backgammon rooms.
4. Will these backgammon sites work on Linux?
Yes but only the no download versions will work on Linux. The download backgammon software is only for Windows. These Backgammon sites do not have poker for Linux so if you would like to play Texas holdem go to our webpage to choose as site that runs on Linux.
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