Backgammon Pro

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"Backgammon Pro is a strategic game with ingenious mechanics and masterful graphics, providing a challenging and addictive experience. This modern take on the ancient game offers beautiful visuals and a competitive platform to test your skills. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned players, Backgammon Pro offers a fresh perspective on this classic game of strategy."

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,776 reviews

graphics52 positive mentions

monetization41 negative mentions

Hours of enjoyment with great graphics and smooth gameplay.
The game is well worth the ad-free license, providing a clean and enjoyable experience.
The interface is user-friendly, making it easy to learn and play backgammon.

The AI is heavily weighted in favor of the computer, often rolling doubles and getting the exact numbers it needs.
The computer makes poor strategic decisions, such as accepting doubles when it shouldn't, leading to unnecessary backgammons.
There are frequent complaints about the randomness of the dice rolls, with many players feeling that the game cheats.

graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
18%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their beauty, smoothness, and customization options. The visuals are described as attractive and well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users noted minor issues, such as graphics being mis-sized on certain devices and a desire for additional graphical options.
- “Absolutely love the graphics and customization features.”
- “The graphics of this app are really fine and smooth, and the app runs smoothly even on low powered Android devices (e.g. Realme 6s).”
- “Smooth gameplay, stunning graphics.”
- “Some extra graphics options for the board and playing pieces would make this a five-star app.”
- “Stupid graphics small and have to press three times.”
- “Graphically it is sound just ruined by poor programming.”
monetization
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads in the paid version, which they find worth the nominal fee to eliminate ads from the free version. However, some users express frustration over unexpected ads appearing in the paid version, indicating a lack of consistency in the monetization model. Overall, the option to pay for an ad-free experience is seen as a significant advantage, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “No ads or obstructions.”
- “It's free, challenging, and no ads!”
- “There are no ads, you pay once for the game and that's it.”
- “You spend more time looking at ads than you do playing the game; it's terrible.”
- “Paid versions of the apps shouldn't have ads.”
- “I purchased this app almost 2 years ago, and now I'm getting ads.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, attractive graphics, and engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable and addictive. However, many users express frustration with the AI's predictability and perceived unfairness in dice rolls, which detracts from the overall experience. Improvements in AI behavior and a more varied gameplay experience are suggested to enhance enjoyment.
- “Smooth gameplay, good graphics and controls.”
- “Very attractive graphics and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Great AI, great gameplay, great look and feel and runs great on my Evo.”
- “But... there is a big issue that makes gameplay really irritating.”
- “The game does not appear to vary gameplay from when it is leading vs. when it is trailing.”
- “Moreover, it would be nice if it didn't require players to push the 'play again' button after each gameplay, but only a 'quit' button when they really want to end and step out from the game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
13%
50%
Overall, users report a high level of stability with the game, noting the absence of glitches and smooth gameplay. Many have played extensively without encountering any significant issues, highlighting a reliable experience across various devices.
- “Works well, no glitches.”
- “Easy to play, good AI, no glitches so far.”
- “Great AI, great gameplay, great look and feel, and runs great on my Evo.”
- “In the past, I have enjoyed the free version, but I really dislike dealing with the glitches that are inherent with the streaming advertising banners.”
- “Minor glitches (unnecessary background issues) but after playing with it for years now, it's still challenging.”
- “I like it; I've played about a hundred games and haven't noticed any glitches or trends.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The app is praised for its smooth graphics and performance, even on low-powered Android devices like the Realme 6s. However, there are suggestions for improving CPU behavior, particularly in terms of hit detection and bearing off optimization.
- “The graphics of this app are really fine and smooth, and the app runs smoothly even on low-powered Android devices (e.g. Realme 6s).”
- “To improve CPU play, it might be a bit too adverse to getting hit, a bit too quick to double, and could improve bearing off optimization.”
- “To improve CPU play, it might be a bit too adverse to getting hit, a bit too quick to double, and could enhance bearing off optimization.”
- “The optimization for character movement feels clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to execute strategies effectively.”
- “There are significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, especially during high-action sequences where optimization seems to falter.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game's premise, particularly the notion that the AI cheats, which adds a comedic element to the experience. Many players enjoy the irony and absurdity of the situation, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I find the idea that this AI cheats to be pretty funny; I've played this.”
- “I find it hilarious that people say this app cheats on higher levels.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as incomplete, with players noting that the statistics for dice rolls and doubles do not fully capture the gameplay experience, particularly in situations where doubles do not allow for re-entry from the bar.
- “The stats for dice total and number of doubles don't tell the whole story since they don't account for the times when you get doubles but can't re-enter from the bar.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, contributing to a sense of monotony and frustration.
- “Not sure which it is, but it makes the game tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which becomes incredibly boring.”