Backgammon Friends Online
Get on Play Store"Backgammon Friends Online" is a challenging backgammon game that allows you to test your skills against players from around the world. The game offers a live, interactive experience with various game modes and customizable settings. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this game offers a fun and engaging backgammon experience for all.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has smooth gameplay and quick matchups, making it enjoyable to play.
- Graphics are good, and the app is user-friendly with engaging features.
- Players appreciate the ability to communicate with each other and the daily rewards offered.
- The dice rolls are perceived as rigged, favoring players who spend money on rerolls, which undermines the competitive aspect of the game.
- There are frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
- The presence of bots and unfair matchups, particularly against players from certain regions, diminishes the overall experience.
- monetization21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its excessive in-game advertisements, which appear frequently and disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration with the constant barrage of ads and the reliance on microtransactions, which they feel undermines the competitive integrity of the game. While some players appreciate the game's quality, the overwhelming presence of ads and the perceived manipulation to encourage spending detracts from the overall experience.
“This game lets users buy rerolls through microtransactions, allowing players to roll multiple times until they get the joker they need. This really changes the game of backgammon and undermines the competitive aspect of it.”
“The monetization strategy is well-balanced, offering optional purchases that enhance the experience without feeling forced.”
“I appreciate that the game provides free content regularly, making it feel rewarding to play without needing to spend money.”
“It looks nice, but after every screen change you get 3 or 4 in-app purchase ads every time.”
“I have a big problem with ads every time you leave a match that I had already seen when opening the app.”
“This game lets users buy rerolls through microtransactions... letting people roll multiple times until they get the joker they need really changes the game of backgammon and ruins the competitive aspect of it.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and beauty, with many users noting that they enhance the gameplay experience. While some mention minor issues like confusion from multiple graphics and a desire for improvement, the consensus is that the visuals are appealing and contribute positively to the game's enjoyment.
“Beautiful and amazing graphics.”
“Great graphics!”
“Nice game with very good graphics.”
“Moreover, the graphics are extremely silly and immature, making it difficult to take the game seriously.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, and the environments lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezing issues, and connection problems that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. Many players feel that the game is rigged and that glitches are particularly prevalent for non-paying users, detracting from the overall experience. Despite good graphics, the persistent technical issues have made the game frustrating for many.
“The graphics are impressive, and I haven't encountered any glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate the stability; it allows for an immersive gaming experience.”
“I've been playing this game for a while now, but I keep experiencing the same issue: the game constantly freezes, causing me to lose my coins, and there’s absolutely no way to get them back!”
“If you're not paying to play, the glitches are relentless. It stopped being fun when the game continuously lost connection even though my Wi-Fi was fine.”
“I love playing backgammon, but honestly, your game has way too many glitches that disrupt the gameplay and sometimes even make me lose.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally regarded as fun and intuitive, featuring quick matchups and enjoyable progression mechanics that keep players engaged even in defeat. However, some users express frustration with certain mechanics, particularly the re-roll system, which is perceived as pay-to-win and undermines the competitive integrity of the game.
“Theoretically fun and smooth gameplay with quick matchups.”
“Great game, my brother explained the gameplay to me!”
“Good gameplay, very intuitive.”
“Frustrating mechanics with re-rolls.”
“How can you have a competitive backgammon with a rating system and have a reroll mechanic that is pay to win?”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often leading to uncontrollable laughter during gameplay. The comedic elements, such as the seemingly perfect rolls of opponents, add a lighthearted and entertaining twist to the experience. Overall, the game is described as genuinely funny and enjoyable.
“Me and my friend couldn't stop laughing as we have been playing backgammon for years and thought we'd try one of these games out.”
“It's a funny game.”
“The opponents always seem to get the roll they need... funny.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story has received criticism for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many users expressing similar frustrations about its narrative shortcomings.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and their motivations are often unclear, leaving the plot feeling flat.”
“The pacing is inconsistent, with long stretches of dull exposition that detract from the overall experience.”
