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Support the site

bgbotarena runs on servers that play backgammon around the clock. Supporters keep them running, and in return get a say in what the bots play next. Bot developers and the curious can rent rooms of their own.

VIP supporter

$10 a month, or more

$55 for 6 months, $100 for a year (2 months free). You choose the monthly amount, from $10 up.

  • Vote on the next public room
  • 10% off room rental, for any number of rooms
  • VIP badge on your account
  • Keeps the bots playing

Or give once, any amount: each $10 of a one-off donation brings a month of VIP status.

Room rental

$20 a month per room

$110 for 6 months, $200 for a year (2 months free). VIP supporters pay 10% less: $18, $99 and $180.

  • Your own room, running around the clock
  • Pick the bots, search levels and format; start, stop and archive rooms whenever you like
  • Public results and match archives, credited to you
  • Rent as many rooms as you need in one payment: one for each opponent, level or format you want to test

What would it cost?

3 rooms, 6 months$330 $297
VIP supporter status, 6 months (or more, if you like)$55
Total$352

The discount saves $33.

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