Backgammon for the Atari 2600 is a digital adaptation of the classic board game, categorized under the strategy genre. It simulates the traditional two-player competition where participants take turns rolling dice to move their set of 15 pieces across the board, with an aim to be the first to bear off all their checkers. The game incorporates the standard rules of Backgammon, including the use of the doubling cube. Although visually basic by modern standards, it captures the essence of strategic gameplay, offering an enduring cerebral challenge for both novice players and seasoned tacticians.