Backgammon KG

Backgammon KG

A neural network backgammon AI

54 ratings
48 reviews
Free

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Released
November 20, 2018
Updated
May 7, 2020

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Engage in classic backgammon with a sophisticated AI opponent. Offers multiple difficulty levels, detailed statistics, and a tutor mode to enhance your skills. Unlock new boards as you progress.

โœ“Play against AI or friends
โœ“Four AI difficulty levels
โœ“Play statistics and history
โœ“Tutor mode for move advice
โœ“Pip counter and equity meter
โœ“Unlockable boards
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What users say about Backgammon KG

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What's New in Backgammon KG

1.1.1

May 7, 2020

Minor bug fixes and visual improvements.

User reviews

So rigged

Itโ€™ll even glitch to win

The dice rolls are garbage

These have got to be the worst dice rolls Iโ€™ve ever seen, the AI ALWAYS manages to get exactly what it needs, hyper unrealistic and Iโ€™ve been playing backgammon for 4 decades

Rules no uniformly applied

Game is good to practice. However, the Crawford rule is only applied to black (the player) and the App sees its dice before doubling while black can not.
โ€˜Expertโ€™ level does not play at that level, but uses highly improbable dice to advance.

AI is awfully โ€œluckyโ€

I donโ€™t trust the integrity of the dice rolls in this game any more than the other reviewers here, it seems quite likely that part of making its โ€œexpertโ€ AI (which I would say is decent, but not great - it doesnโ€™t seem to take the larger game context into account very well) competitive is to give it a helping hand with the dice when it is falling behind.

I only played 6 games (of which I won 4, so I donโ€™t think this is sour grapes), so perhaps I was just actually unlucky, but the computer significantly out-pipped me in every game and was also fantastically lucky with me missing opportunities to hit solo pieces upon entering from the bar (In one game, I went 0 for 5 on hitting pieces the computer left open in its end zone when I had a piece on the bar while I was way ahead, โ€œcoincidentallyโ€ allowing the computer to come back from way behind).
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Strong player

Iโ€™ve played all the BG apps and this one has the strongest AI I can play offline. Thank you! Dice rolls are completely fair and neutral, most people just arenโ€™t aware of how much better this bot plays than the other apps.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Game glitches

Bug

Cannot make legal moves

Bug

PvP second player cannot move

Bug

Fatal flaw in undo function

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Requested Features

5 requests

Fix unfair dice rolls

Feature

Improve PvP functionality

Feature

Add quick auto bear-off option

Feature

Allow viewing of generated dice rolls

Feature

Fix global undo bug

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FAQ

What is Backgammon KG?

Backgammon KG is a backgammon application that allows you to play against a strong neural network AI or a friend. It offers a smooth gameplay experience with various features designed to help you improve your backgammon skills.

What are the key features of Backgammon KG?

Key features include playing against a neural network AI with four difficulty levels, a two-player mode, detailed statistics on your performance, a tutor mode for move advice, a pip counter, an equity meter, and the ability to unlock different boards.

Is Backgammon KG free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys playing backgammon, from beginners looking to learn and practice with a tutor mode to experienced players seeking a challenging AI opponent.

How can the tutor mode help me improve?

The tutor mode provides advice on your moves and shows the AI's evaluations of all possible moves. This feature is invaluable for understanding strategic decisions and improving your overall backgammon game.