Backgammon King
- March 17, 2015
- mobirix
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Get on Apple Store"Backgammon King" is a digital adaptation of the ancient board game, offering single-player, local, and online multiplayer modes. Play against computer opponents at four difficulty levels or face off with friends using a single device. With simple graphics and no internet requirement, it provides a classic game of strategy anytime, anywhere. Learn more on Facebook or YouTube.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to play and suitable for beginners.
- It offers a straightforward interface and is enjoyable for casual play.
- The app has a responsive online multiplayer feature, making it a good option for backgammon fans.
- The AI consistently rolls advantageous doubles and makes illogical moves, leading to frustration.
- The game lacks a doubling cube and has slow gameplay, making it less engaging.
- Many users report issues with network stability and unfair dice rolls, leading to a perception of cheating.
- graphics17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as amateurish, horrendous, and reminiscent of outdated designs from the late 1980s. While a few players appreciated the clarity and simplicity of the visuals, the general consensus is that the graphics are subpar and detract from the overall gaming experience.
“I enjoyed the game along with the graphics.”
“Enjoy the graphics; level 4 can be a challenge.”
“Graphics are clear and crisp.”
“The graphics are some of the very worst that I have come across in any game, not just backgammon.”
“Terrible graphics... intolerable, I could endure it for less than a minute.”
“Graphics and gameplay are from 1988.”
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many users finding it repetitive, annoying, and often likening it to "elevator music." While some appreciate the music as a nice touch, the lack of separate controls for music and sound effects frustrates players, leading to complaints about the overall audio experience. Overall, the music seems to detract from the gameplay for a significant portion of the audience.
“Also nice music ^^”
“Way better than all the other ones plus the music is a nice touch.”
“This would be a great game if you would give us separate option control on music and another for sound effects... please change... thanks.”
“Music: repetitive and annoying.”
“Horrible music; uninstalling immediately didn't like the configuration.”
“Can't turn the music off and not the sound of the dice.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the absence of a currency system that detracts from gameplay. However, some users report experiencing distracting ads and express a willingness to pay for an ad-free experience and additional features. Overall, the game strikes a balance between minimal monetization and user enjoyment, though there are calls for improvements.
“No purchases required and no ads - none!”
“The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
“I appreciate that I can enjoy the game fully without being bombarded by in-game purchases.”
“Horrible controls and lots of ads.”
“Nice, but the ads could be distracting.”
“A lot and a lot of ads دعايات مزعجة.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is highly polarized, with some users praising it for lacking exploitative currency systems, while others criticize it for being heavily reliant on luck, slow-paced, and overall poor quality. Many find the gameplay frustrating and unengaging, particularly at higher levels.
“This is the only backgammon online game I found that has no stupid currency-earning cash grab policy adhered to the gameplay.”
“Good gameplay.”
“The level of gameplay is not determined by an algorithm but by lucky dice in the computer's favor.”
“Gameplay: awful.”
“Slow gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some experience occasional screen freezes, others note that the game runs smoothly without glitches or interruptions. Ads are well-integrated and do not hinder gameplay for those who do not encounter freezing issues.
“No glitches, and the ads are well-placed, ensuring they do not disrupt gameplay.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a stable experience.”
“I appreciate how the game maintains a consistent frame rate, making for a seamless experience.”
“The app occasionally freezes my screen.”
“However, the game freezes.”
“Never freezes.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to repetitive animations that slow down gameplay. They suggest that implementing an automatic 'play through' feature when one side is blocked could alleviate the frustration of waiting for moves to become available.
“Animations get tedious after a while.”
“If it would automatically 'play through' when one side is blocked, preventing any moves until a spot is free would relieve that tedious wait.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be particularly enjoyable, especially noting that it becomes significantly funnier by level three.
“Maybe it's just me, but once you reach level three, it's awfully funny.”
“Funny”
