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Bearing Off in Backgammon
Once all your checkers are home you start bearing them off. The first to remove all 15 wins.
When can you bear off?
You may begin only when all 15 checkers are in your home board (points 1–6) and you have none on the bar.
Using the dice and overage
You bear off from the point shown by the die. If that point is empty and you have checkers further back, you must move them instead.
If a die is higher than your farthest checker, you may use the overage to bear that checker off.
FAQ
When does bearing off start?
When all 15 checkers are in the home board (points 1–6) and none are on the bar.
Can I be hit while bearing off?
Yes — if you leave a blot and the opponent has a shot, you can be hit.
What is the overage rule?
A die higher than your farthest checker can bear that checker off.