Backgammon - Board Games
What is Backgammon - Board Games?
Backgammon is a classic board game for two players, played on a board of 24 triangles called points. Each player has 15 checkers, black or white, and moves them according to the numbers rolled on the dice. The listing describes it as classic gameplay on the device, and a player wins once all of their checkers are removed from the board.
Pricing. Backgammon - Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Playing a classic two-player board game on your device
- Winding down after a long day at work
- Exercising your mind with a logic-style board game
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Why this app is in S tier
Backgammon - Board Games scores 94 out of 100: rating 90, rating count 91, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Backgammon is a classic board game popular with many players around the world. Whether you are a beginner or expert player, this game may help to exercise your mind or relax after a long day at work. Enjoy classic gameplay right on your device, train your brain and have fun! How to play Backgammon: - Classic Backgammon is a logic puzzle for two, played on a board of 24 triangles called points. - Each player sits on the opposite sides of the board with 15 checkers, black or white. - To start the game, players take turns and roll the dice. - Players move pieces based on the numbers rolled. For example, if you roll 2 and 5, you can move one piece 2 points and another one 5 points. Alternatively, you can move one piece 7 points. - Once all of a player’s pieces are in his or her “home”, that player may begin removing pieces off of the board. - A player wins once all of their pieces are removed from the board. A few more things to know: - Rolling two of the same number allows you to move 4 times. For example, for a roll of 4 and 4, you can move a total of 16 points, although each piece must move 4 points at a time. - You cannot move a piece to a point that is occupied by 2 or more of
Compare in Board Games
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 94 / 100 | 94 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Ratings | 84.5K | 13.1K | 68.8K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 1.9 ★ · 20 reviews | — | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 5d ago | 4d ago | 32d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | $9.99 | Free download |
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See all 39 ›Questions about Backgammon - Board Games
Is the app free to install?
The app is free to download.
Does the app explain the rules?
The description summarises the rules: moves based on dice, doubles allowing four moves, blocked points, sending opponent checkers to the middle partition, and removing checkers once all are home.
Is it suitable for beginners?
The game suits both beginner and expert players. It does not state whether there is a tutorial or difficulty setting.
Is Backgammon - Board Games free?
Backgammon - Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Backgammon - Board Games good for?
Backgammon - Board Games is built for playing a classic two-player board game on your device, winding down after a long day at work, exercising your mind with a logic-style board game. It sits in the board games list on AppTierList.
Is Backgammon - Board Games worth it?
Backgammon - Board Games is S tier, ranked #3 of 40 board game apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 84,538 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Backgammon - Board Games compare to Wingspan?
Backgammon - Board Games is S tier at 94; Wingspan is S tier at 94. They score the same. Backgammon - Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases, Wingspan is $9.99 to download.
How often is Backgammon - Board Games updated?
Backgammon - Board Games was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Board Games
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 94 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 84,538
- Recent reviews
- 1.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Playing a classic two-player board game on your device, Winding down after a long day at work, Exercising your mind with a logic-style board game
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 234 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 20
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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