# Backboard: Build Your Team — The Basketball Lineup Game

> Basketball lineup game with AI referee and daily challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backboard-build-your-team/id6817522761 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791727945)
- Category: Games, Sports, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-11-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backboard-build-your-team/id6817522761/reviews.md

## What is Backboard?

You have $15. Buy the best five.

Every board deals up to 25 of the best basketball players ever. The legends cost $5. The bargains cost $1. You can't afford everyone.

Pick your five. Lock them in. Then face another five built from the same board.

The Ref decides the winner.

He calls the series. He argues every matchup. He tells you who got cooked and why. Peak versions of every player. Modern rules. Seven games.

THE DAILY
A rotating board that's the same for everyone. One try. Then see how everyone else did.

EVERY BOARD IS NEW
Different players. Different prices. A new argument every time.

THE ALL-TIME GREATS
The best to ever play, from every era. Today's stars against yesterday's legends.

A REF WITH OPINIONS
Every verdict is written fresh for your two teams. No two read the same. Some calls come with a bonus audio clip.

CHALLENGE A FRIEND
Send your board. Your five stays sealed. They pick, then the ref settles it.

NO ACCOUNT NEEDED
Open it and play.

Think you know basketball? Prove it.

REF FOR A YEAR
Building boards and picking teams is always free. The ref's call is free several times a day, and the Daily never counts. Ref for a year is an optional yearly subscription: many more ref calls a day, every bonus audio clip, and head-to-head challenges with friends. Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation. It renews each year unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple account settings.

Privacy Policy: https://winbackboard.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://winbackboard.com/terms

## Key features

- Build a 5-player basketball team with a budget
- AI referee analyzes matchups and calls games
- Daily rotating player boards
- Challenge friends head-to-head
- No account required to play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ref for a year | $3.99 | per year |


## Is Backboard safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Backboard.

## Is Backboard legit?

Backboard: Build Your Team has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Backboard is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backboard-build-your-team/id6817522761/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-11-09*

This app is completely amazing. It’s super fun and Ilook forward to playing it each and every day. I would HIGHLY recommend it.

## Frequently asked questions about Backboard

### What is Backboard?

Backboard is a basketball lineup game where you build a five-player team with a set budget and then an AI referee analyzes the matchups. It offers daily challenges and the ability to compete against friends.

### How does the AI referee work in Backboard?

The AI referee provides unique, written verdicts for each matchup in your generated teams, explaining who won and why. Some verdicts include bonus audio clips.

### Can I play Backboard offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like 'The Daily' suggest an online component for accessing rotating boards and comparing results.

### How often is Backboard updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Specific update frequency is not detailed.

### What devices does Backboard support?

Backboard is currently supported on iPhones, as indicated by the 'supportedDevices' field.

### Is Backboard suitable for all ages?

Backboard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The gameplay involves strategy and player knowledge.

### What are the benefits of the 'Ref for a year' subscription?

The 'Ref for a year' subscription offers more daily ref calls, access to every bonus audio clip, and the ability to engage in head-to-head challenges with friends. It costs $3.99 per year.

### How do I cancel my 'Ref for a year' subscription?

You can manage or cancel your 'Ref for a year' subscription in your Apple account settings. Cancellation must be done at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-11-09

More fun than ever
bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2026-11-09

Pick Up: live play against a friend. Open a room, send the link, and draft one board together, one pick at a time, on the clock. Shirts vs. Skins. The ref calls it.

### 1.2 — 2026-11-05

Hardware: earn pieces for streaks, boards played, sweeps and more. A letter from the Commish arrives on your result when you do. Your full list is under "…" on the home screen.

### 1.0 — 2026-11-04

No release notes.

## More apps by Tom Wang

- [Grail AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grail-ai/id6791727793)

All apps by Tom Wang: https://appshunter.io/developer/6791727945

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-11-10.*
