---
name: "gnubg"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "gnubg"
version: "1.08.003-3"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gnubg"
---

# gnubg(6)

GNU Backgammon program

## NAME

gnubg - GNU Backgammon program

## SYNOPSIS

gnubg **-bcdlpqrStvw** \[file.sgf\]

## DESCRIPTIONS

GNU Backgammon **gnubg** (6) plays and analyses backgammon games and matches. It is able to play and analyse both money games and tournament matches, evaluate and roll out positions, and more.

## OPTIONS

FC**-b, --no-bearoff**F\[0\] Do not use bearoff database

FC**-c, --commands=FILE**F\[0\] Evaluate commands in FILE and exit

FC**-d, --debug**F\[0\] Turn on debug

FC**-l, --lang=LANG**F\[0\] Set language to LANG

FC**-p, --python=FILE**F\[0\] Start in Python mode or evaluate code in FILE and exit

FC**-q, --quiet**F\[0\] Disable sound effects

FC**-r, --no-rc**F\[0\] Do not read .gnubgrc and .gnubgautorc commands

FC**-S, --splash**F\[0\] Show GTK splash screen

FC**-t, --tty**F\[0\] Start on tty instead of using window system

FC**-v, --version**F\[0\] Show version information and exit

FC**-w, --window-system-only**F\[0\] Ignore tty input when using window system

FC**-D, --datadir**F\[0\] Specify location of general data

FC**-P, --pkgdatadir**F\[0\] Specify location of program specific data

FC**-O, --docdir**F\[0\] Specify location of program documentation

FC**-s, --prefsdir**F\[0\] Specify location of user's preferences directory

## FILES

FC*~/.gnubg/gnubgautorc*F\[0\], FC*~/.gnubg/gnubg.db*F\[0\], FC*~/.gnubg/gnubg.gtkrc*F\[0\]

## AUTHORS

Joseph Heled, Øystein Johansen, Jørn Thyssen, and Gary Wong, with the assistance of many others. Bug reports go to \<FCbug-gnubg@gnu.orgF\[0\]\>.

Manual written by Christian Anthon