Acey Deucey , the variant used in this game, is a variation of Backgammon . The rules for Acey Deucey will vary from ship to ship and person to person. For Atari, this is the variation used here:
Acey Deucey allows all pieces to start out on the central Bar and can be entered at any time with the roll of the dice.
No piece needs to be moved from the bar first, even if it was hit and sent to the bar. The player's goal is to remove all their pieces before their opponent.
Acey Deucey offers a unique gameplay experience with its variation of Backgammon . The game allows players to choose which doublets to move after making a roll of 1-2. This gives players more control over their movements and strategy.
The game features difficulty switches that allow players to adjust the level of challenge to their liking:
Acey Deucey offers two main options:
Right (A): Computer rolls dice for you, and
Left (B): You can roll real dice and dial in the numbers.
The game also features various game modes:
Acey Deucey is played in single-player games 1, 3, 5, and 7, while two-player games 2, 4, 6, and 8 are also available. The first four games are Backgammon , while the latter four games feature unique Acey Deucey rules.
Acey Deucey adds an extra layer of strategy with its use of a doubling cube in games 1, 2, 5, and 6.