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True Backgammon HD

True Backgammon HD

Enjoy this Classic Board Game

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category
price
$2.99
Reviews
4 (599)
United States United States
Description
Enjoy this Classic Board Game
One of the most successful Backgammon games on the iPad/iPhone, one of the most powerful computer opponents worldwide. Now available on macOS.

ALL THE FACTS IN UNDER 30 SECONDS

* Play against computer or humans. Choose from three difficulty levels. Play on a cool modern wood or metal board or choose from beautiful and richly ornamented optional boards. Play from left or right or play using black or white checkers. Play against friends in the same room or play against people anywhere on the internet. Your choice, your game.

* One of the best backgammon AI in the world (BGBlitz) is available as an in-app purchase as your opponent or tutor. Find out how good you already are and let BGBlitz teach you how to get better. Because, who doesn't love to win?

* Connect with friends by playing with them in 2-player mode on the same device or anywhere in the world over the network. An occasional game is a great way to stay in touch with friends or to meet new people.

* Fully supports fullscreen mode and retina displays.

* You could be playing backgammon like never before in under a minute. What are you waiting for?



NOT YET CONVINCED? READ ON...


ALWAYS READY WHEN YOU ARE - COMPUTER OPPONENT
No matter if it is in the middle of the night or your coffee break, your computer is always ready for a match. Choose from three difficulty levels, according to your skill. For those who only want to play against the best, there is an world class artificial intelligence opponent available as an in-app purchase (more below). Casual play or competitive match? True Backgammon has an opponent for you that is fun to play with or that is a teeth grinding challenge.


PLAY WITH HUMANS NEAR YOU - GAME BOARD MODE 
Imagine you are together with friends and you want to pass some time with a match? Or you sit on a train, playing against the computer and one of your commuters turns out to be a backgammon player too? You don't need to carry a real board with you all the time. Instead True Backgammon is your board. Play against friends and acquaintances, any time and anywhere.


CONNECT WITH FRIENDS OR PLAY AGAINST RANDOM OPPONENTS ONLINE - GAME CENTER
You prefer to play against humans rather than an AI, but there is no prospective opponent in sight? Become part of the daily growing community of people who play True Backgammon online on an iPad, iPhone, iPod, iMac or MacBook. There's always someone willing to play a match. And you don't just play with them, you can also talk to them via built-in voice chat.


BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER - GAME BOARDS
We didn't just strive to make a good AI and fluid gameplay, we also made it our mission to make it look good. No, not just good... we wanted to make them look drop dead gorgeous good. We found a skilled designer and then tortured him with feedback until we were satisfied. The result are two boards (metal and wood) which look awesome, while providing little visual distraction to let you focus on your strategy. And for those who love a little distraction, we let the designer run wild with a selection of (optional) fancy boards, rich with decor and beautiful details. Which one is your favorite?


AAAND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BOARD, A MULTIPLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION AI - BEEE GEEEE BLITZ
From time to time there is an olympic tournament for backgammon programs. We managed to convince the maker of the three times winner BGBlitz to make his AI available to the users of True Backgammon. This AI is a world class opponent for those who only want to match up against the best. And it is a patient mentor. BGBlitz offers a tutor mode, that will point out moves that are less than optimal, and it will show better ones.


WHAT ELSE CAN WE SAY? 
Long story short, we put a lot of effort into this app, not just into the game play, but on every level. If you choose it, we are sure you will not be disappointed.
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Backgammon

Very good game, can be played at different levels. The computer seems to have an advantage by very frequently rolling doubles immediately after it doubles.

Love those puzzles!Wed, Mar 22, 2023
United StatesUnited States

game is okay

Play it for yourself and draw your own conclusions. I tend to agree with those who experience frustration with favourable rolls at opportune times from the computer player. It can get annoying when you have played a sound game. Sure you are playing a computer who will make the right move most of the time but when you dominate a game and still lose at the end due to a ridiculously lucky roll or terrible roll combinations forcing you into a vulnerable position, which happens all too frequently, there is something going on... No human player would be that consistently lucky. I have played this game 100's of times before coming to my conclusions. It is still better than most with good graphics. I have thought at times that the computer player comes off as one who cannot stand getting beat so needs to cheat in the end. LOL. I have read the developers comments to similar claims from others. Again, don't take my word for it, draw your own conclusions.

nlsnsdTue, Mar 21, 2023
United StatesUnited States

the opponents (computer) plays too fast for me and I also find that not being able to choose which d

ver disconcerting, and against the true backgammon rules.

Liz weberTue, Mar 14, 2023
United StatesUnited States

Lucky rolls

I agree with the reviewers who say that the computer seems to get just the right dice rolls when needed. On the plus side, though, this is good practice for playing the back game when behind.

waldjohnTue, Mar 7, 2023
United StatesUnited States

fun game

There's a lot to like about this version. Also some things that need fixed. The game has frozen on several occasions. We played two games where doubles came up so many times it was insane. still fun but needs a little change.

DadmuleSat, Feb 25, 2023
United StatesUnited States

Terrible. Stay away!

As noted in other review the rolls by the computer are statistically impossible. The expert level just means the computer continutes to make stupid moves but will consistently roll the dice to what is exactly needed for the best move. So very disappointed in this game.

magdog2Thu, Feb 16, 2023
United StatesUnited States

Good when it works.

It quit working. I guess I have to delete it and buy another.

It quit working.Fri, Feb 10, 2023
United StatesUnited States
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About
Bundle Id
de.compulab.bgmac
Min Os. Version
10.10
Release Date
Mon, Dec 16, 2013
Update Date
Tue, May 31, 2022
Content Rating
4+
Has IMessage
No
Support Watch
No
Support Siri
No
File Size
30.95MB
Has Game Center
No
Family Sharing
No
Support Passbook
No
Supported Languages
English, German
What's New
version
5.08
updated
1 year ago
* In very rare cases the doubling tutor showed swapped statistics
* Some additional minor statistic bugs fixed
* General stability improvements

If you like this app and want to support further development, please rate it 5 star, or even better, write a nice review. I appreciate your support.
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