# Backgammon with Buddies — user reviews

> 12 indexed App Store user reviews of Backgammon with Buddies by Pandamonia LLC, rated 4.30/5 from 59 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-with-buddies/id1460469896/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-with-buddies/id1460469896.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 37 · 4★ 11 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 2

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Terrible gameplay

*2021-07-25, version 3.1*

This game is dull to look at and glitches constantly. Bought it twice on separate phones so that we could play together without the board and it is much worse than almost any of the free backgammon games.

### 1/5 — Not Happy

*2020-03-30, version 2.1*

I 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.

### 2/5 — more information

*2024-06-11, version 3.1*

I need more information.  Is there a timer?

### 2/5 — Basic.

*2023-03-29*

Expensive for how basic it is. Not worth it yet.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2024-06-02, version 3.1*

My request is a doubling cube and match play.

### 4/5 — Needs Sounds

*2021-03-09, version 3.0.1*

Great game, and accessible to VoiceOver users. However, it would be more exciting with game sounds.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2021-01-05, version 3.0.1*

I 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.

### 4/5 — Great app and allows you to play withfriends where ever they may be

*2020-03-19*

A really simple but fun app. Easy to use once you grasp the interface. The ability to send the board back and forth via message is very easy.

### 5/5 — Amazing Accessibility

*2026-08-06, version 3.1*

There is no other Backgammon game on iOS that is even remotely accessible I have tried many. so this one is Precious and irreplaceable. My favourite game. I wish the engine would be more flexible and I could set up positions or enter my own dice but it remains by far the most fun game to play with partner.

### 5/5 — Good, old-fashioned backgammon

*2022-07-12, version 3.1*

Great 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!

## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great App

*2019-12-27, version 2.0*

Really 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!

### 5/5 — Outstanding all around!

*2019-09-26, version 2.0*

This 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!

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