Long Narde and Backgammon arrive in AB GameRoom — version 0.12.8

AB GameRoom now includes two new games: Long Narde and Backgammon. Version 0.12.8 is available for macOS and Windows.

The games share a new board with a black lacquer frame, silver trim and gold ornament. Gold and silver checkers fit into the board’s recessed points, while 3D dice tumble, bounce and settle with clearly visible pips. New sound effects accompany dice rolls and checker moves.

Play against bots, invite a friend to a private room or find an opponent through Quick Match. Online games support a shared pause and restoring your game after reconnecting.

To start, update to 0.12.8 and select Long Narde or Backgammon in Settings → Game. Download the update from the beta portal: https://play.abvisualstudio.com/en/beta/ — use your existing AB GameRoom account. Online play requires a verified email address.

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