=== backgammon ===
Contributors: frankkoenen
Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/backgammon
Version: 2.1.3
Tags: Backgammon, Nackgammon, Longgammon, Hypergammon, Tavla, Acey-Deucey, Parcheesi, Backgammon online with friends
Donate link: http://www.simplybg.com/wordpressplugin.html
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.4.3
Stable tag: 2.1.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Provides a two player backgammon board play on your website. Uses an HTML-Anchor element, e.g. <a href="https://www.simplybg.com/">Backgammon</a>.

== Description ==
Provides a two player backgammon board play on your website. Uses an HTML-Anchor element.

== 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.
* Supports the standard 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.
* Play with or without the a play timer. 3 different play speeds supported.
* Compatible with desktop and mobile devices. Play anywhere, anytime.
* Integration with WordPress via shortcode or widget.

== Installation ==
Dowload the plugin to your WP site.
Enabled the plugin.
Add the [backgammon_playboard] shortcode to a post or page content.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this include Backgammon Tournament Management? =

No. Backgammon tournaments are only available via organized efforts provided by a tournament director person. Please contact simplybg@feweb.net 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. See <a href="https://www.simplybg.com/subscribe">https://www.simplybg.com/subscribe</a> for more details.

== Screenshots ==

1. Shows the initial widget view prior to establising connection with the SimplyBG server.
2. Shows the pin-form for creating a new backgammon match with another opponent.
3. Shows an example view of the SimplyBG play-board.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Sep-2014, Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

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

= 2.0.1 =
* Oct-2018, added bgboardsize to shortcode

= 2.0.2 =

= 2.0.3 =

= 2.0.4 =
* May-2020, updated nonce, notes, screenshots, tested for latest release of WordPress.

= 2.1.0 =
* Sep-2023, revised remote connection using HREF/HTTP_REFERRER rather than IFRAME. Iframe code flushed.

= 2.1.1 =
* Sep-2023, Tested using WordPress Version 6.3.1

= 2.1.3 =
* March-2024, Tested using WordPress Version 6.4.3 and PHP version 8.x