Have You Heard Of FIBS?

FIBS stands for First Internet Backgammon Server. It has been around since 1992 and is absolutely free. So how did FIBS come about? What is it all about? Here are some pieces of information from their FAQ section.

What is FIBS?
The First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS) was created by Andreas (marvin) Schneider in 1992. It allows Internet users to play backgammon in real-time against real people (and even some bots). There are players of every conceivable ability logging onto FIBS, from absolute beginners to grand masters.

If you are familiar with Telnet and don’t mind an ASCII board you can connect immediately Telnet://fibs.com:4321. However, most Fibsters today use a graphical interface to allow the easy ‘point and click’ approach, see the connecting to FIBS page. And FIBS is totally free!

What are the system requirements to play here?
Basically, you need a computer with an internet connection. Beyond that, you can access FIBS through any Telnet program. But to get the best experience you will need to download and install a graphical interface (also called a front end or client). There are several FIBS clients available covering all computer platforms. See either the browser based or downloadable interfaces.

Old school players would certainly not mind the Telnet version but younger people might want the one with a GUI. Let me tell you, if you are that much of a backgammon fan, you really should try FIBS out. Another thought – this is a very good venue to hone your backgammon skills. Even if you want to play for money, you can always go to FIBS for practice and not spend or lose a dime.