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18 games like Backgammon

Ranked alternatives to Backgammon (abstract strategy, dice), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Backgammon’s medium-light weight. Camel Up is the closest match.

1. 1. Camel Up (2014)
   2–8 players · 20–30 min · ★ 7.0 · Light
   Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Betting and Bluffing, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
2. 2. Camel Up (Second Edition) (2018)
   3–8 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium-light
   Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Betting and Bluffing, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
3. 3. Treehouse (2006)
   2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 5.8 · Light
   Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
4. 4. UR Spiel (-2600)
   2 players · 30 min · ★ 5.9 · Light
   Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
5. 5. Ausbrecher AG (1985)
   2–6 players · 20 min · ★ 6.1 · Light
   Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Betting and Bluffing, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
6. 6. Qwirkle Cubes (2009)
   2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium-light
   Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling
7. 7. Ninja Versus Ninja (2008)
   2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.0 · Light
   Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
8. 8. Tatsu (2016)
   2 players · 30–45 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium-light
   Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Roll / Spin and Move
9. 9. Set Cubed (2008)
   2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.3 · Medium-light
   Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling
10. 10. Ominoes (2016)
    2–4 players · 15 min · ★ 6.6 · Light
    Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling
11. 11. Pocket Invaders (2016)
    2–4 players · 10–20 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium-light
    Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Roll / Spin and Move
12. 12. Diceland (2002)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 5.6 · Medium-light
    Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling
13. 13. Spiel (1980)
    2–6 players · 20 min · ★ 6.2 · Medium-light
    Shares with Backgammon: Abstract Strategy, Dice, Dice Rolling
14. 14. Monza (2000)
    2–6 players · 10 min · ★ 6.6 · Light
    Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move, Track Movement
15. 15. StreetSoccer (2002)
    2 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium-light
    Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
16. 16. Nautilion (2016)
    1–2 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium-light
    Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move
17. 17. Lemming Mafia (2009)
    3–6 players · 20 min · ★ 6.2 · Light
    Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Betting and Bluffing, Dice Rolling
18. 18. Rattlebones (2014)
    2–4 players · 15–30 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium-light
    Shares with Backgammon: Dice, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move

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