# Backgammon Now — The perfect way to play! > Digital backgammon game with AI opponent, stats, and customizable themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Cobra Mobile Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-now/id1447093944 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cobra Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/290142990) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 346 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 144 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-04-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-now/id1447093944/reviews.md ## What is Backgammon Now? Experience a quick and awesome new way to play and learn Backgammon! We’ve added a great computer opponent to play against (and beat!) as well as Game Stats to help you keep track of your wins and let you see your performance improve! Enjoy the fun and laid-back challenge of Backgammon and discover the joy of this entertaining and relaxing game like never before! • Awesome board theme's to choose from • Choose your difficulty & improve your game! • Touch-to-move or drag-to-move, you choose! • Track your game stats & see your performance! • Truly random physics based dice throwing! • Get playing quick, with easy "How to Play" • A super smooth, fun and relaxing game! • Looks amazing, plays even better! For note, Backgammon Now's dice rolling algorithm. We use the Mersenne Twister algorithm to generate a lot of random values which we use to throw the dice with (a dice roll is based on many values), so it's only when the dice have rolled and landed that the game knows the outcome. It's as close to a real dice throw as possible! Backgammon Now (v1.6) a perfect entry into the world of Backgammon. _______________________________________________ Backgammon Now Premium monthly subscription also available, $1.49/£1.49/€1.49 monthly. New board themes, adds extended player stats (up to 14 days), adds custom dice, removes adverts from game and more. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month unless you cancel it 24-hours prior to the end of the current term. You can manage your subscription settings and turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes Account settings. More Discover more amazing Cobra Mobile games at www.cobramobile.com Support Having problems? Visit www.cobramobile.com/support to see if we can help License Agreement www.cobramobile.com/eula/ ## Key features - Computer opponent - Game stats tracking - Customizable board themes - Adjustable difficulty - Touch-to-move or drag-to-move - Random physics-based dice - Easy 'How to Play' guide ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | BACKGAMMON NOW PREMIUM 1 MONTH | $1.49 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | REMOVE ALL ADVERTS | $1.99 | one-time | | UNLOCK BOARDS of the WORLD | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Backgammon Now? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation - 🎨 Visually appealing graphics and presentation - 🔊 Good sound effects and audio design - 📊 Tracks win/loss statistics and match history - 🎮 Suitable for beginners learning backgammon - 💰 Free to play with optional ad removal - 🎯 Doubling cube functionality works well - 🎵 Allows background music while playing **Cons** - 🎲 Dice rolls appear biased toward AI opponent - 🤖 AI makes illogical moves and poor strategy - 📺 Excessive ads disrupt gameplay experience - ⚙️ Inconsistent game rules and mechanics - 🐢 Game moves slowly with required confirmations - 🔐 Unauthorized clipboard access without permission - 🎮 Difficulty levels not challenging enough - ❌ Cannot undo moves or mistakes - 🚫 App locks up and prevents access to other apps **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes and becomes unresponsive - App locks and prevents access to home screen - Stuck on ad screen with no way to close - Cannot connect to real players - Unauthorized clipboard pasting on app switch - Incorrect piece placement and board setup - Cannot execute standard opening moves - AI takes pieces off board before collecting them all - Glitch allowing 16 counters in play - Inconsistent counter counting on takeoff board **Most requested features** - Auto-finish option when both sides are clear - Ability to initiate doubling cube independently - Hot seat/pass-and-play multiplayer mode - Game save functionality for longer durations - Adjustable difficulty settings - Undo button for move corrections - Larger board display for better visibility - Replay feature for past matches - Turn-based gameplay mode - Faster game progression without confirmations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 70) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-now/id1447093944/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Glitch *2026-02-12, version 1.6* Can someone tell please explain how on several occasions I have ended up with 16 counters? Also it’s seems very strange how the dice lands when the odds should be against the app!!! ### 4/5 — Auto finish *2025-06-08* Might be good to have an auto finish when both sides are clear of each other. ### 1/5 — Very basic! *2025-05-01, version 1.6* Not for pro players! ### 1/5 — Beware the Diceman *2024-10-27* Generally OK but the AI dice rolls are VERY biased!! If it needs a three and a five….three and five it gets!! Only one specific number required to knock your counter out of the game? Lo and behold it pretty much always gets it!! Would a double shift the balance from your winning position to its advantage?? Well…need I go on?? It doesn’t ALWAYS happen but often enough to make you question the fairness of it all!! Otherwise look nice, not too many ads and good sound effects!! Just don’t always expect a fair fight!! ### 3/5 — Points? *2024-09-08* I don’t know how we can have the same amount in take off board and I still have 6 left and they have 3 left? ### 3/5 — Ads *2024-07-03* I liked this game quite a lot except for ads. Now, the game is stuck on an ad and I’ve done everything I can figure out but bring it to where I bought it to see if they can help me. After two weeks of this ad being stuck, I may have to change games and start bowling (or something)! Any suggestions? **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your feedback. Weird that the Ads would just start sticking for you. We've not changed anything game side, have you tried deleting the game and re-installing it? ### 4/5 — Random dice *2024-04-27* If the dice number is not random, it may go faster but it’s not true backgammon. AI has unfair advantage. **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your feedback. For interest, we use the Mersenne Twister algorithm to generate random values which we use to throw the dice with, so it's only when the dice have rolled and landed that the game knows the outcome. It's as close to a real dice throw as possible. It's all truly random with no look-up tables that so many others use. ### 5/5 — Good for beginners *2024-03-18* I am brand new to backgammon and found this to be much more fair a game than other free alternatives or the game included with Apple Arcade. Have moved on to Backgammon NJ as the dice rolls on there are audited for fairness otherwise I’d have paid to have ads removed. **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your feedback. For note, the dice rolls aren't audited in any way, their just the best random you can do. We know it can be frustrating if the Ai opponent is waiting on a 6 and the dice rolls a 6 it's only a 1 in 6 chance. For interest, we use the Mersenne Twister algorithm to generate random values which we use to throw the dice with, so it's only when the dice have rolled and landed that the game knows the outcome. It's as close to a real dice throw as possible. It's all truly random with no look-up tables that so many others use. ### 2/5 — 3,800 game veteran *2024-02-08* As you can tell, I’ve played this game a lot. I finally got tired of it. I don’t mind so much being stuck on the bar for multiple rolls while the game gets in on the first roll every time even if I have five points blocked. OK, that can happen. What I do not like is when the game should hit one of my pieces and doesn’t! Why did it not hit me? A real player would have. Also the game makes stupid moves. We all know how to play an opening roll of 6-1. See any backgammon sources and they all agree. So why doesn’t the game play it that way? Finally just lost patience with it. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2024-01-20, version 1.6* So obviously fixed for the computer to win, shame. Really spoils the point of playing. ## Frequently asked questions about Backgammon Now ### What is Backgammon Now? Backgammon Now is a mobile application that offers a digital experience for playing the classic board game Backgammon. It features a computer opponent, game statistics, and customizable themes, providing a fun and relaxing way to engage with the game. ### What are the key features of Backgammon Now? Key features include playing against a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty, tracking your game stats to monitor performance, choosing from various awesome board themes, and enjoying realistic physics-based dice throwing. It also offers intuitive touch-to-move or drag-to-move controls and an easy 'How to Play' guide. ### How much does Backgammon Now cost? The base version of Backgammon Now is free to play and may include advertisements. There is an optional monthly subscription called Backgammon Now Premium, which costs $1.49/£1.49/€1.49 and offers additional features like new board themes, extended player stats, custom dice, and ad removal. ### What devices is Backgammon Now compatible with? The application is available for download on iOS devices, as indicated by the mention of iTunes Account for subscription management. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed, but it is designed for mobile use. ### How does the dice rolling work in Backgammon Now? The app utilizes the Mersenne Twister algorithm to generate random values for dice throws, aiming to replicate the randomness of a real-life dice roll. The outcome of the dice is determined only after they have rolled and landed, ensuring a fair and unpredictable game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2023-04-29 In this update (v1.6) we've added Two Player Mode (VS) so you and a friend can easily play against each other on the same device. Thanks for playing. ### 1.5.1 — 2021-06-02 With this small update, we've made the game run even smoother and quicker. We've also updated the games icon. Thanks for playing, Backgammon Now - the perfect entry into the fun and challenge of Backgammon. ### 1.5 — 2021-05-06 Backgammon Now, in this update we bring you "Boards of the World" inspired by the flags of the countries where Backgammon Now is most popular. Featuring custom boards from The United Kingdom (England, Scotland & Wales), Germany, Turkey, The United States, Canada, Russia, Italy, Brazil, Austria, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, France, Ireland, South Korea, Ukraine and Australia! Also fixed - a cloud save issue that was causing an occasional hiccups. Thanks for playing Backgammon Now - the perfect entry into the fun and challenge of Backgammon. ### 1.2 — 2021-01-21 Backgammon Now (v1.2), here's what's new, • Refreshed the game menu's • Fixed a few minor issues Backgammon Now - a perfect entry into the world of Backgammon. Thanks for playing. ### 1.1 — 2020-12-03 Backgammon Now (v1.1), we've added loads of new board themes for our subscribers and fixed a few bugs we found. Backgammon Now - a perfect entry into the world of Backgammon. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*