What is NetGammon?
NetGammon is a free, open-source backgammon playing engine and analysis tool for Windows. It was first released in 1997 and has been continually updated since then.
Some key features of NetGammon include:
- Attractive 3D graphics with customizable boards and pieces
- Sophisticated neural network evaluation powered by Fuzzy Logic and neural net technologies
- Rollout analysis to evaluate positions and compare moves
- Match play against built-in GNU Backgammon bots at different skill levels
- Online backgammon play against humans or bots
- Move notation and analysis board to study recorded matches
- Support for importing positions and matches in different notations
NetGammon utilizes neural network and reinforcement learning techniques to play at a strong intermediate level. Its analysis tools help players study the game more deeply. The program has a simple interface making it easy for casual and serious players alike to enjoy a game of backgammon against a computer opponent.
Overall, NetGammon is one of the better free backgammon playing and analysis programs available with regular updates by its open-source community.
GNU Backgammon, SimplyBG, Backgammon Live, BGBlitz, 247Backgammon, BGLightCE, Absolute Backgammon, Backgammon+, Backgammon Buddy, Next Backgammon, JavaFIBS, KBackgammon are some alternatives to NetGammon.