Backgammon simulator with support for player-versus-CPU and for match analysis. Supports both GUI and CMD interfaces.
Publisher’s description
What is GNU Backgammon?
GNU Backgammon is an open-source program for Windows from Free Software Foundation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 59.8 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 7 file types, including .txt, .mat, .tmg, .bgf and .gam.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: GNU Backgammon is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GNU Backgammon safe to download?
- The file is served by ftp.gnu.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
68CD01D92A99E6EC4BDB5F544C14ECBFCC7D9119AFB0D2AC189698B309E62D06· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.08.003Latest | April 28, 2024 | 59.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GNU.gnubg -egnubg-1_08_003-20240428-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Free Software Foundation
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.08.003
- Released
- April 28, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gnu.org
- winget ID
- GNU.gnubg
File types it opens (7)
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Frequently asked questions
Is GNU Backgammon free?
Yes. GNU Backgammon is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is GNU Backgammon safe to download?
The download comes from ftp.gnu.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GNU Backgammon with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GNU Backgammon be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GNU Backgammon run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.