=== Plugin Name ===
Plugin Name: backgammon
Plugin URI: http://www.frankkoenen.com/backgammon/
Description: This plugin provides a widget and a shortcode to embed a fully functioning backgammon board into your WordPress website.
Version: 2.0.0
Author: Frank Koenen
Author URI: http://frankkoenen.com
License: GPL2
Contributors: simplybg@feweb.net
Donate link: http://www.just-backgammon.com/wordpress-backgammon-board-plugin/
Tags: Backgammon, Nackgammon, Longgammon, Hypergammon, Tavla, Acey-Deucey, Parcheesi, Backgammon online with friends
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 4.9.8
Stable tag: 2.0.0

Provides a fully functioning backgammon board that will allow you to play head-to-head against real players, choose your opponent, save matches and more.

== Description ==

Provides an interactive, head-to-head, backgammon board play management system allowing you you choose your opponent, save matches and more.
The integration is accomplished using an Iframe that links to your live play board at <a href="http://www.simplybg.com/">SimplyBG</a>.
Two opponents establish connection with the backgammon board using temporary pin codes or email-addresses.

== Features ==

* Backgammon online with friends.
* Play head-to-head with other real players
* Play variations include Nackgammon, Longgammon, and Hypergammon.
* Download finished matches for self analysis using Jellyfish formats.
* Player ELO rating system.
* Play single and multi-game Matches.
* Match-play lengths up to 101.
* Play with or without the Crawford rule.
* Play with or without the doubling cube.
* Compatible with desktop and mobile devices. Play anywhere, anytime.
* Integration via shortcode or widget.

== Installation ==

Dowload the plugin to your WP site.
Enabled the plugin.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this include Backgammon Tournament Management? =

No. Backgammon tournaments are available with organized effort. Please contact for more details.

= Can I play for free? =

Yes, your first few matches are free. The play board is offered via SimplyBG where account registration is free and comes with a free subscription that will allow you to play and try out the board manager.  After a few matches, affordable annual subscription packages are available.

== Screenshots ==

1. Showing the Match selection tool along with display of temporary pin and opponent match-up screen. Using either the email or temporary pin of your opponent, a new match is created.
2. Showing an example of an active match running in your website.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Sep-2014, Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Sep-2014, Initial version. Upcoming versions expect user integrations and tournament management features.

= 1.0.1 =
* Nov-2014, introduced initial admin-side tournaments management interfaces.

= 1.0.2 =
* Nov-2014, fully functional tournament CRUD from wp-admin.

= 2.0.0 =
* Oct-2018, completely revamped to simplify backgammon board integration.