Backgammon Legends Online

About

Backgammon Legends Online is a strategy game with excellent gameplay, stunning graphics, and plenty of humor. However, it features a high volume of advertisements. As described by the game, it's a classic board game experience that allows you to meet people, chat, and make friends online. In summary, it's a visually impressive, social Backgammon game with some drawbacks due to its aggressive advertising.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,778 reviews

graphics85 positive mentions

monetization126 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay.
Fun and engaging with the ability to play against friends and other players worldwide.
Offers a variety of game modes and challenges.

Dice rolls are often perceived as rigged, favoring higher-ranked players or those who spend money.
Frequent ads and pop-ups disrupt gameplay.
Many players suspect that opponents are bots, leading to a lack of genuine competition.

monetization
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads, which often appear after every game and are frequently unskippable. Many players report that even after purchasing options to remove ads, they continue to encounter promotional content, leading to frustration and claims of a poor gaming experience. Overall, the excessive ads and aggressive monetization tactics have resulted in numerous users uninstalling the game.
- “No ads either.”
- “I don't like that even after a payment, the app still offers in-game purchases.”
- “Paid for no ads but still get ads and 'deals'.”
- “It's outrageous that it suddenly switched from having a few ads here and there, to 1 after every game.”
- “I received a pop-up saying that I could pay $2.99 to have ads removed, which I paid but I'm still seeing ads, both in-house ads and the optional video ads.”
- “This game is a scam; they want you to purchase to get rid of ads. Do not download! The ads play before and after every game without being able to skip whatsoever, and I timed the game in an hour's time and 40 minutes of it was ads, 20 minutes was game time.”
graphics
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
13%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their impressive quality, smoothness, and attractive design, often considering them among the best in the backgammon genre. However, despite the strong visual appeal, numerous reviews express frustration with the gameplay mechanics, particularly regarding perceived issues with dice rolls, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they are often overshadowed by gameplay concerns.
- “Great visuals and smooth gameplay, it's certainly one of the best backgammon apps I've tried out.”
- “The graphics are amazing and so easy to use and play.”
- “Best of the best 😁 truly a legendary online game with wonderful graphics and means of socializing with friends, strangers or friends to be 😃”
- “Awful, I thought the dice were random, but they are not. I give 1 star for graphics; this game is stressful, just make the dice random.”
- “Good game but needs to have more realistic graphics.”
- “It was fine especially with graphics and fast mode, but it is worse with a robotic style.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smoothness, clear UI, and engaging design, while others express frustration over perceived algorithmic unfairness and excessive ads. Many users appreciate the graphics and sound, but feel that the gameplay experience is marred by issues such as rigged mechanics and a lack of strategic depth. Overall, while the game shows potential, it struggles to satisfy dedicated players seeking a fair and calculated experience.
- “The gameplay is smooth.”
- “It's amazing gameplay.”
- “Clear UI, nice tutorial, bug-free gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, the recent gameplay has left me feeling frustrated and disheartened due to what seems to be a dearth of calculations and possibilities.”
- “I appreciate the effort in making this app, but what's the point if in the end you mess it all up with the gameplay.”
- “Guys, you did the best backgammon game and destroyed the whole gameplay experience with algorithmic strategies.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
18%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of the gameplay mechanics and the exaggerated luck of opponents, often leading to laughter over frustrating experiences. Many users appreciate the inclusion of funny emoticons and sounds, which add a lighthearted touch, while others express a sense of irony in their frustrations, describing the game as "depressingly funny." Overall, the humor seems to stem from both the game's quirks and the players' shared experiences of its perceived unfairness.
- “I'm just laughing about this game.”
- “It also has funny emoticons that when tapped make specific sounds.”
- “It's a very funny game.”
- “The game tries to be funny, but the jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but instead, I was met with cringeworthy attempts at comedy.”
- “The humor in this game is so poorly executed that it detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, freezing issues, and frequent disconnections that lead to lost progress and in-game currency. While some users note a clear UI and a nice tutorial, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the overall experience.
- “Clear UI, nice tutorial, bug-free gameplay.”
- “Also, the game freezes for no reason and you cannot make a move.”
- “Don't waste time installing; the game has so many glitches, losing connection over and over. Annoying at the least, the coins lost is a total rip-off with no redress in having them returned. The app shouldn't be up and running with all the problems it has. Avoid, avoid, avoid.”
- “It also freezes while waiting for an opponent and takes your coins even though you have to restart the app.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some users find it enjoyable and a nice addition to the experience, while others are frustrated by intrusive advertisements that disrupt their listening. Overall, while some appreciate the music and graphics, others prefer to mute it due to interruptions.
- “After a long time, I found an honest backgammon app where Backgammon Live has fine music and graphics.”
- “Hey fam, I love this game more than I thought! I finally beat humans in backgammon, and the music and sounds are nice too. Please and thanks!”
- “The music in this game really enhances the overall experience and makes it enjoyable.”
- “I just wanted to mute the darn music before anything.”
- “Too many annoying adverts with sounds that you cannot turn off, which interrupt my music and podcasts.”
- “After a long time, I found an honest backgammon app, whereas Backgammon Live has fine music and graphics but is very partial.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game features impressive graphics and solid optimization, providing a smooth experience during gameplay. However, players have noted significant issues with the dice roll mechanics, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Great graphics, great optimization.”
- “Quick and fun, runs smoothly.”