# Backgammon Masters — Win Backgammon Tournaments!

> Digital backgammon game with multiple styles, AI, online play, and tournaments. (iPhone/iPad app by 2KB LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Casino
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 1,063 App Store ratings · 428 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 309 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Russian, Turkish
- Released: 2011-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews.md

## What is Backgammon Masters?

Want to learn how to play backgammon wherever you go? You are in luck!

Backgammon Masters is an aesthetically pleasing game for online and single player backgammon. Enjoy the ancient board game in crisp, modern graphics on your smartphone or tablet!

All board game fans will appreciate the easy to use interface, detailed visuals and many features. There is something for everybody! You can personalise your profile, challenge online players, make bets, gammon opponents, participate in tournaments, chat live, find new friends and learn all the tricks of this ancient and exciting board game!

Want to play with friends and family?
Easy! Play with your friends in hotseat mode, organise tournaments and improve your skill!

Out on a trip and have no internet connection?
Just challenge our AI in any backgammon style you wish! One match will take you only 5 to 30 minutes.

Backgammon Masters  supports many styles of backgammon:
» Classic backgammon - the core of the game.
» Narde (Nardi) - very popular in Russia. Longer play, since you can't hit opponent's checkers. 
» Tavla (Tavli or Turkish Backgammon) - popular in Turkey. Very similar to backgammon with some rule differences regarding checker play.
» Nackgammon - variation invented by Nack Ballard with 2 differences from the original game.
» Old English Backgammon - a style popular in United Kingdom.

Despite the game's old age millions of people all around the world still enjoy this fantastic board game and its variations up to this day.

Join and become a true Master of Backgammon!

Game Features:
● 5 backgammon styles: Backgammon, Narde, Nackgammon, Old English and Tavla
● 3 game modes: Online game, against AI, and Hotseat
● 100% fair and completely random dice rolls 
● Option to check dice fairness in the game in your profile and on the server
● 6 beautiful boards: Classic, Metal, 10,000BC, Profi, Casino and White Crocodile! 
● 2 difficulty levels in game vs AI
● Daily tournaments in Backgammon, Narde, Tavla and Nackgammon
● Extensive statistics for the last match
● Share your success on Facebook or Twitter!
● Highlighting of available moves
● Find new friends and opponents in global chat! 
● Elo score support and skill levels for players. Can you reach the top? 
● Free and regular updates! 
● Collect daily free bonus coins!
● Multi language support: Russian, German and Turkish translations!
● Cross platform support for devices all over the world!

Internet access is required upon first launch of the app in order to download additional resources (size up to 100 Mb).
Online play requires an internet connection.

Here is what our players are saying about Backgammon Masters:
“I had tried many backgammon apps: Backgammon NJ, Backgammon Deluxe, Backgammon Live, Backgammon Ace, Backgammon Gold, but I really think Backgammon Masters is the best and most exciting backgammon app currently available in the market! I play it with my friends and family all the time!"

"To put it simply, Backgammon Masters is one gorgeous looking application." -- TheiPhoneAppReview

"The game is exactly what a backgammon app should be. It has a great look, detailed instructions, and is faithful to the original game. The number of match-making offerings is impressive and the controls are easy to use." -- 148apps

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If you enjoy Backgammon Masters, leave us a rating!
We listen to our players and work constantly to improve the game and make it better.

## Key features

- Multiple backgammon styles (Narde, Tavla, Nackgammon)
- Online multiplayer and AI opponent modes
- Daily tournaments
- Hotseat mode for local play
- Customizable profiles and global chat
- Fair and verifiable dice rolls
- Extensive game statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "No ads package" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| "No ads package GIFT" | Free | one-time |
| Chest of gold - SALE! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold - SALE! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold - FIRE SALE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold - FIRE SALE! | $24.99 | one-time |
| 20 Spins for Wheel of Fortune | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #185 in Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

## What do users think of Backgammon Masters?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fair dice rolls
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 💬 Good communication options with opponents
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls

**Cons**

- 🎲 Unfair dice rolls favoring opponents
- 🤖 Rigged algorithm to force losses
- 💰 Monetization tactics to force in-app purchases
- 🛑 Inability to block or avoid certain players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after updates
- Incorrect move registrations or inability to make legal moves
- Coins disappearing from user accounts

**Most requested features**

- Resign button to avoid waiting for game to end
- Option to play against AI without connecting to internet
- Ability to choose opponents based on skill level or location

## Recent user reviews (10 of 428)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ужас

*2026-06-19, version 1.7.185*

Ужас

### 2/5 — Unfair dice

*2026-06-13, version 1.7.185*

Like most of these online Backgammon games the dice results are completely unfair. The opponent is consistently throwing doubles 4 to 5 times what I throw why can’t they make these equal?

### 1/5 — Game sucks

*2026-06-02, version 1.7.185*

This is a ridiculous predictable game. The dice are rigged for sure nd don’t try to say they are NOT

### 1/5 — A programmed and rigged game! Beware!

*2026-05-12, version 1.7.183*

This game is designed to frustrate. 90% of the rolls re so predictable when against you. Horrible and a total waste of time!

### 1/5 — Sick of it

*2026-05-11, version 1.7.183*

Sick of losing at this game. Get ahead and then here come the opponents doubles. You can’t win.

### 2/5 — Report

*2026-04-26, version 1.7.180*

He deliberately makes players lose for money and is racist towards the Middle East.

### 5/5 — Dice & Haptic feedback

*2026-04-08*

I really enjoy playing this backgammon game — it’s smooth and fun overall. However, I have a few suggestions that could make the dice experience much more realistic and engaging:

1. It would be great to have a manual and more realistic dice rolling option (if possible), where players can actually “roll” the dice themselves. Also, improving the visual design of the dice to look more natural would make a big difference.

2. Adding vibration sensitivity for rolling the dice would be amazing. For example, allowing players to roll the dice by tapping the sides of the phone twice, triggering a vibration-based roll.

3. Another cool feature would be motion-based rolling: when the phone is shaken continuously, it could play the sound of dice rolling, and as soon as the movement stops, the dice are rolled automatically.

4. Also Add haptic feedback when selecting pieces (before making a move).
	

These small changes could make the gameplay feel much more immersive and realistic. Hope to see improvements like these in future updates!

### 1/5 — Don’t even bother to play this game

*2026-03-14, version 1.7.180*

This game is not random with the dice at all. Basically in any except the simplest opponent the computer rolls dice that will have it win 85% of the time   The game rolls doubles for the computer at triple the rate for the human player. Also the dice are set to give the computer the opening move 77% of the time. These statistics are not just pulled out of the air they were recorded over the course of 1,000 games after the company previously told me the rolls were all random and couldn’t be favoring the computer

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2026-03-14, version 1.7.180*

Fair, fun game. Easy play. No gimmicks

### 1/5 — DICE NOT TRUE

*2026-03-07*

I’ve played this game for several years and everything about it is great except for two things, the dice and the win/loss ratio.  Countless times I’ve rolled the exact same numbers multiple times in a row, way beyond what odds would dictate.  I’ve rolled double sixes several times in a row, and one time at least 4 times in a row.  Bearing off is equally consistently consistent.  If you roll small numbers once, you will continue to roll small numbers several times in a row, trying to bear off.  Very frustrating.  If you are trying to come off the bar, you will roll numbers you don’t need way beyond what odds would dictate.  These complaints apply to opponents rolls as well.  They happen to my opponents as much as they happen to me.  This makes it more fair but it doesn’t make it right.  Depending on the day, you can win many times in a row and others you can lose many times in a row.  It feels like the game is trying to control your ELO.  If you play consistently, you can still easily win or lose many points in a row.  I will be done playing for awhile and come back to see if anything changes.  My experiences are very real and consistent.  Hope it changes, if it does this game could have a 5 star rating.

## Frequently asked questions about Backgammon Masters

### What is Backgammon Masters?

Backgammon Masters is a digital application that allows users to play the ancient board game of backgammon. It offers various game styles, modes, and features for both single-player and online competitive play.

### What are the key features of Backgammon Masters?

Key features include support for five different backgammon styles (Classic, Narde, Tavla, Nackgammon, Old English), three game modes (Online, AI, Hotseat), daily tournaments, fair dice rolls, customizable profiles, and a global chat for finding friends and opponents.

### How much does Backgammon Masters cost?

The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. Players can collect daily free bonus coins, and updates are provided regularly.

### What devices is Backgammon Masters compatible with?

The application supports cross-platform play for devices all over the world, meaning it is designed to work on a variety of smartphones and tablets. An internet connection is required for the first launch and for online play.

### Can I play Backgammon Masters offline?

Yes, you can play Backgammon Masters offline by challenging the AI opponent. This mode is suitable for when you do not have an internet connection, with matches typically taking between 5 to 30 minutes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.187 — 2026-06-22

- Various fixes and improvements

### 1.7.185 — 2026-05-14

1.7.185:
- Hotfixes
1.7.183:
- Improved resource loading
- Fixed bugs when connecting to server
- Added new chat emojis
- Various fixes and improvements

### 1.7.183 — 2026-05-01

- Improved resource loading
- Fixed errors in connecting to the server
- Added new emoji in the chat
- Various fixes and improvements

### 1.7.180 — 2026-01-17

- New card design
- Some improvements

### 1.7.175 — 2025-12-02

1.7.175: 
- Fixed an ads issue
1.7.174:
- Fixed an issue with full move rules
- Added last match history in Practice and Friends sections
- Added tournament block notice
- Disqualified players are now shown in tournaments and challenges
- The first 3 chests in challenges are now protected from loss
- Seasonal notifications

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