Backgammon with Buddies
Board
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Sun Mar 14 2021
Fixed in this release:
• Starting a CPU game with the CPU as the starting player didn't work correctly.
This release also builds upon the following features released in version 3.0:
• Play against the CPU opponent to test your understanding of the backgammon rules.
• Remote play against other Game Center players.
• Support for multiple windows on iPadOS 13 and later.
Did you find something unusual, maybe a bug? Message us on Twitter @BackgammonBuds or email us at backgammon@pandamonia.us
Backgammon with Buddies is the ultimate social version of the world's oldest board game. Challenge your friends or meet new opponents in real-time matches. With a beautiful interface, fair dice rolling, and a variety of game modes from casual to competitive, it's the perfect way to enjoy Backgammon on the go.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Backgammon with Buddies is exactly what it sounds like: a polished, social-focused version of the classic board game. The app excels in its matchmaking and interface. The board is clear, the dice physics feel fair, and the 'buddy' system makes it very easy to jump into a game with friends or family across the world.
The inclusion of different board themes and customizable pieces adds a nice touch of personalization. While the core game is thousands of years old, the modern features like chat and tournament play bring it into the 21st century. It's a great example of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it,' focusing on a smooth user experience and a stable connection rather than unnecessary gimmicks.
Features
Real-time online multiplayer
Customizable boards and pieces
In-game chat and emojis
Detailed statistics and history
Tips & Walkthrough
A key strategy is building a 'prime'—a series of six consecutive points blocked by your pieces. This traps your opponent's checkers and prevents them from moving, regardless of what they roll on the dice.
Gameplays
Join daily tournaments to climb the global rankings. These matches use a point-based system rather than just single games, requiring more long-term strategy and careful use of the doubling cube.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, the game uses a certified random number generator to ensure all dice rolls are completely fair and unbiased.
Ratings & Reviews
Good game
Mon Jan 04 2021 Samcg3sI really appreciate the accessibility functionality built into this game. Excellent job describing the board and checker location. The black checkers do not contrast well enough with the board for me to see them when located on the dark colored sections. Can you add a different colored checker or make the darker section of the board lighter colored so the pieces stand out more? The game tells you that you won in player vs player but does not tell you when you lose. I noticed that against the CPU it does make that clear. The voiceover announcing the opponents move gets cut off every time so you have to cycle through the entire board to determine what happened. This is a good game that is well designed and with a few tweaks would be a five star app.
Needs Sounds
Tue Mar 09 2021 RosieKitty1969Great game, and accessible to VoiceOver users. However, it would be more exciting with game sounds.
Good, old-fashioned backgammon
Mon Jul 11 2022 Milwaukeeguy59Great game, well worth the $3 to not see ads or pop-ups. Nothing fancy or complex. Just good old-fashioned backgammon the way it was intended! The two things I would like to see would be a scoreboard for games won/lost with the CPU and online players. Also would like to see an option to change the color of the board & pips/chips/nips, just to change things up. Other than that, I really enjoy the game (something to do while watching TV or waiting on something). Highly recommended!
Outstanding all around!
Thu Sep 26 2019 Application LauncherThis is a great adaptation of the classic game, and a great example of what can be done in terms of Voiceover support among other accessibility features to boot! I can't tell you how thrilling it was to be able to play this game after 20 or so years of having no chance, all while chatting with my opponent in the messages window!
Great App
Fri Dec 27 2019 Qball_42Really impressed by this app. It may not matter to many, but the VoiceOver support is top notch and innovative. The game-play is smooth and intuitive. The only improvement I would love is if they would add some AI's to practice against. Other than that, well done!
Great app
Sun Jun 02 2024 ZWLSWFLMy request is a doubling cube and match play.
Not Happy
Mon Mar 30 2020 TurtlepointI can’t believe they even charge for this app. Awful to navigate and not user friendly at all. Tried for a while with it and then just deleted it. Makes you reluctant to purchase other apps. Wish I could get a refund.
more information
Tue Jun 11 2024 deb$debI need more information. Is there a timer?
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