If you find yourself hopelessly behind during a game, with no chance of winning, you can resign the game. This speeds up game play when the outcome of the game is certain.

When you resign, you choose whether to resign a single game, gammon (2X), or backgammon (3X). The game position will determine which is the most appropriate, however, you are free to offer whichever sort of resignation you choose.

When you offer to resign, your opponent must accept your offer. If your offer is refused, the game will continue. If your offer is accepted, the game ends and your opponent will receive the appropriate number of points.

Resigning a losing game

If you just want to end the game because you are far behind, you can resign the game using the Game > Resign... command. A window will appear asking you to select from Single, Gammon, or Backgammon. You can resign at any time, it doesn't need to be your turn for you to offer to resign.

You can also resign the game if you need to leave unexpectedly, and want to just give your opponent the game; this is considered good backgammon etiquette.

Accepting or rejecting a resignation offer

When you are ahead, your opponent may offer to resign. A window will pop up describing the type of resignation your opponent is offering, and allowing you to accept or reject it.

Note: Watch out for devious opponents! If you are very far ahead in a game with a good chance of winning a gammon or even a backgammon, some players will offer to resign a single game. If you accept without considering the score, you may lose points you would otherwise get if you refuse the offer and finish the game. Although this may strike you as an unscrupulous or deceptive action by your opponent, it is perfectly legal. Don't accept a resignation without making sure it is in your best interests to do so.

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