GNU Backgammon

by Free Software Foundationv1.08.003

Last updated May 5, 2026

Backgammon simulator with support for player-versus-CPU and for match analysis. Supports both GUI and CMD interfaces.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GNU.gnubg --exact --version 1.08.003

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for GNU Backgammon

GNU Backgammon uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86)

gnubg-1_08_003-20240428-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for GNU Backgammon →

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Installers · v1.08.003

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for GNU Backgammon.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GNU Backgammon on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GNU.gnubg --exact --version 1.08.003. winget downloads the installer from Free Software Foundation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GNU Backgammon silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GNU.gnubg --exact 1.08.003 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for GNU Backgammon?

GNU Backgammon uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: gnubg-1_08_003-20240428-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall GNU Backgammon via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id GNU.gnubg --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GNU Backgammon's Apps & Features entry.

Is GNU Backgammon free?

GNU Backgammon is distributed under GPLv3. Refer to the publisher (https://www.gnu.org/software/gnubg/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GNU Backgammon work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls GNU Backgammon directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GNU Backgammon up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GNU.gnubg --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of GNU Backgammon from microsoft/winget-pkgs.