If this option is checked and the end result of a game is mathematically certain, then Expert Backgammon will automatically award a single, double (gammon) or triple (backgammon) game depending on number of checkers reamining and the checker placement.
Point numbers
This will display the numbers from 1 to 24 on the edge of the board. This is a tool to acquaint the neophyte with the way that the board is laid out. The numbers will invert with each roll as they are referenced to the player on roll with the highest points being the furthest away from the bear-off tray.
Sound
You may toggle the sound of the dice shaking and rolling or the sound of the checkers being moved and hitting other checkers. The Cube 'thunk' is controlled by the checker sound option.
Speed
You may select either Slow, Medium or Fast graphics mode. These speeds refer to the duration between checker moves. As you become more familiar with the interface you may want to increase the speed. Try them all and select to suit your taste. This option applies to the graphics only. Computational speed is unaffected.
Color graphics are somewhat slower than Black & White graphics because of the amount of data handled, but this does not affect the time required to decide upon a move.
Display score
This option shows the scores for both players.
For those using a 13" or larger color or grayscale monitor, this information is displayed continuously on the bottom of the screen. Also displayed for money games is the equity. This is the average points won or lost per game.
Zero the score
This resets the score to zero and the game counter to 1.
