Backgammon: a multiplayer and multifeature online game

Goal

This in-house application, allows the akazoo community members play backgammon on-line, and compete for free or for Tokens.

Procedure

Backgammon uses Electroserver for communication, and is integrated with akazoo community members. Its sound effects and graphics bring the players closer to the real game experience and the multitude of user-friendly features makes it an attractive leisure activity. Players can create, join or watch games and customize the games played according to a selection of available features. Basic functionality includes:

• Play for fun
• Play for Tokens
• Watch game
• Chat
• Private games
• Score ratings

Game results are stored and converted into statistical information available via players’ profile. That way any player choosing their opponent is able to see the following:

• Total of games played
• Wins
• Losses
• Total of points
• Draws

Thanks to using the ELO method for calculating the relative skill levels of players, their development is always proportional to the corresponding evaluation of the opponent.
The game is developed with advanced fault tolerance techniques, to ensure reliability and to minimize abuse.

Duration of service

Backgammon was introduced in February 2008 as a part of a larger project, namely akazoo community portal.

How it works: 

Previous Step 1/3 Next Log in Akazoo Registered users log in the Akazoo community web-site and choose backgammon from the "Games" section.

Join game Users can join an existing table as participants or spectators.They can also create a new table and invite other members.

Play for fun or tokens Player rating is affected by the outcome of each game. Users who want to up the ante have the option of betting with Akazoo tokens.