Desk clubs often want a pause habit without a store account. This Unity backgammon client keeps work inside the extracted folder after Final-Release.
Why the whole folder matters
Unity loads build_Data and player libraries next to build.exe. Backing up only the exe drops assets and breaks launch. Portable folder notes expand the layout rules.
Browser ratings stay behind
When you switch from a browser board, expect to start fresh positions. That is normal for a local GPL-2.0 zip path.
Soft parks and package managers
No winget or Homebrew id was verified for qawse3dr/Backgammon. Prefer Releases zips. gnubg is a different product—never teach it as this download.
Club habit
Write the Final-Release URL on the machine ticket beside the folder path. Replace the tree when a newer tag appears instead of stacking random portal downloads.
Related
Portable folder: /backgammon-portable-folder. Offline play: /backgammon-offline-play. Installed: /installed. Home: /.
Frequently asked questions
Do browser ratings transfer?
No. Browser and store ratings stay on those services. This Unity client starts local games after extract. Keep windows_build.zip from GitHub Releases as the only Windows download door for this client path.
What should I back up?
Copy the entire windows_build folder, including build_Data and UnityPlayer.dll, if you move machines. A lone exe copy breaks the Unity layout. Keep windows_build.zip from GitHub Releases as the only Windows download door for this client path.
Can I play offline after the first fetch?
After you extract once, the client can run offline with files already on disk. You still need network for the first zip fetch from GitHub Releases. Keep windows_build.zip from GitHub Releases as the only Windows download door for this client path.
Is there cloud sync?
This Final-Release path does not document a cloud account. Soft parks stay parked for winget and brew. Keep windows_build.zip from GitHub Releases as the only Windows download door for this client path.