GNU Backgammon dont open after install

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For me, it works under sway/wayland (both GUI and from a terminal), from a TTY, and even by SSH on my iPad.

Check

pacman -Qk gnubg

If any altered files, re-install the package.

Otherwise, you can try the hints detailed here:

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