Backgammon - Board Game | Game Brain

About

Backgammon - board game is a strategy game with good graphics, offering a classic Backgammon experience. Train your brain and enjoy challenging opponents while avoiding annoying ads. Become the lord of this board game by mastering your strategies and refining your skills.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,344 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

monetization460 negative mentions

The game has a clean and intuitive interface, making it easy to navigate.
It offers daily challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The app is a good tool for learning and practicing backgammon strategies.

The dice rolls are heavily biased in favor of the computer, making it frustrating for players.
There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
The AI opponent often makes poor decisions, leading to an unchallenging experience for skilled players.

monetization
473 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report experiencing ads during critical moments of the game, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads have prompted numerous players to uninstall the app or seek alternatives.
- “I like this game, no ads.”
- “It's fast, it's easy to play, and no ads to watch after every move.”
- “No in-game purchase to play.”
- “The ads pop up in the middle of the game several times during one game and interrupt the game flow.”
- “Way too many ads and seems to be a glitch when your 'opponent' rolls high doubles constantly.”
- “The sheer amount of ads is enough to drive you stupid.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
34%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising them as nice and clear, while others find them boring or below average. Many players appreciate the smooth interface and decent aesthetics, but there are frequent mentions of a lack of variety and atmosphere in the graphics. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered acceptable, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the visual experience.
- “Genuine 5 stars for game interface, really smooth, easy to use and quality graphics.”
- “The graphics are good, the ads are ok, but the weighted dice are horrible.”
- “This board game really gave me an epic enjoyable and entertaining environment; the graphics were amazing, the play was smooth, and it was really enhancing skill.”
- “The graphics are beyond annoying and childish.”
- “Has no good graphics and you're playing against a computer and not a live player.”
- “The graphics are poor and making moves are not seamless.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
63%
15%
The gameplay experience is mixed, with many users praising the interface and graphics while criticizing the frequent interruptions from ads and the AI's questionable difficulty. While some find the mechanics straightforward and suitable for beginners, others report that the gameplay can feel clunky and slow, detracting from overall enjoyment. The balance between ad revenue and gameplay quality appears to be a significant concern among players.
- “I think that this is a very well-designed app with good gameplay.”
- “I absolutely love the look and gameplay of this app.”
- “Gameplay is easy and fast!”
- “Like hundreds of others have said, the computer opponent is heavily favored and the ratio of ad-time to gameplay-time is one of the worst I've seen.”
- “I don't know why it's necessary to have multiple ads interrupting gameplay, but it feels suspiciously linked to ad revenue.”
- “No one wants to play backgammon in portrait mode, and the clunky mechanics really take away the fun of the game.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The stability of the game is inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent bugs, screen freezes, and issues with sound. While some players enjoy the game without glitches, others experience significant interruptions, particularly after ads or during gameplay, leading to frustration and forfeited games. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a substantial number of users.
- “Fun game, no glitches.”
- “Great game, no glitches.”
- “Screen suddenly freezes up, and no way to fix it, so you have to forfeit the game.”
- “When you finish your game, it stops and doesn't respond; the screen freezes up and they don't want to come back off.”
- “Sometimes it freezes after an ad.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users enjoying the game's soundtrack while others find the intrusive ad music disruptive, especially when it plays over the game's audio. Players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game's music but express frustration over the lack of control during ad interruptions. Overall, while the game is fun, the integration of ads negatively impacts the music experience.
- “It's a great game I enjoyed growing up; the only bother is paying for ad-free play. Naturally, like any product—whether TV, music, or movie—you have to expect advertising as it is how developers and entertainment providers are able to better deliver their product.”
- “This game is a fun music game for your phone and on your iPhone as well.”
- “Why do you have to silence my music when ads are running?”
- “While playing, music from an ad starts playing in the background at random.”
- “Good gameplay, but some adverts have an intrusive soundtrack even with game sound effects muted.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be delightful and consistently entertaining, often laughing at the developer's witty responses and the game's quirky mechanics, particularly when it rolls doubles at inopportune moments. Overall, the humor adds a charming and enjoyable layer to the gameplay experience.
- “I actually start laughing every time I play because I know when it will roll itself doubles.”
- “The developer's response is hilarious.”
- “Lovely and funny game 😁”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of backgammon to be slow and tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome process of choosing and moving counters on a small board, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I enjoy backgammon, but the choosing and moving of counters is very slow and tedious on a small board.”
- “Sorry, I found it too tedious and cumbersome to enjoy playing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the AI in the game has been criticized, with users noting that it is not well implemented, leading to potential gameplay issues.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by its basic interface and cumbersome controls, which detract from the overall user experience and engagement. Players find the need for multiple touches per move frustrating, impacting their emotional connection to the game.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging graphics and color, resulting in a less immersive experience for players.
- “This game lacks atmosphere in terms of graphics and color.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired.”
- “There is a noticeable absence of immersive elements that could enhance the atmosphere.”