# Hardwood Backgammon — Backgammon Board Game Online > Digital backgammon game with AI, online, and local multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Silver Creek Entertainment.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon/id897715914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) - Category: Games, Board - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 166 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 105 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-08-20 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon/id897715914/reviews.md ## What is Hardwood Backgammon? Pull up a chair at the Hardwood Inn. Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world -- and Hardwood Backgammon has been bringing players together for over 20 years. Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the board, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, good company, and a great game. Free to play, always. If you're tired of board games dressed up as casinos, you've found your Hardwood Inn. Play online with players worldwide, challenge a friend sitting next to you, or test yourself against our world-class Neural Net AI. For the ultimate face-to-face experience, our exclusive Tablet Board Mode lets you place your device flat on the table like a real backgammon board -- the UI flips automatically between players on each turn. Why Players Keep Coming Back: • A Mature Community: Moderated and friendly -- sportsmanship comes first • World-Class AI: Neural Net engine plays like a real opponent, not a pushover • Play Anywhere: Solo, online, or local multiplayer -- no internet required for solo • Tablet Board Mode: Place your device flat and play face-to-face just like a real board • Full Match Play with doubling cube support • Competitive Edge: Online tournaments and global leaderboards • Immersive Experience: Stunning environments and high-quality audio • Total Customization: Unique boards, checkers, dice, and backgrounds -- available with tokens, purchasable anytime Sign in with your Hardwood account across all our games and your cosmetics come with you. One collection, every game. Want chat, rated games, an ad-free experience, and 200 tokens every month? Plus membership is optional and affordable. More Hardwood Games: • Hardwood Spades -- the classic trick taking game • Hardwood Euchre -- Jacks are Trump • Hardwood Hearts -- avoid the points • Video Poker Duel -- competitive video poker for two Prefer a quiet game alone? All of our games can be played solo -- but for the ultimate single player experience, check out Hardwood Solitaire IV, also available on the App Store. Questions, suggestions, or found an issue? We love hearing from our players at support@silvercrk.com ____________________ Hardwood Games Subscriptions are optional and available at a rate of 1 month for $4.99, 3 months for $14.99 or 1 year for $29.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions can be managed from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of subscriptions is not allowed. Our privacy policy may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/ Our terms of service may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/terms/ ## Key features - Single player vs AI - Online multiplayer - 2 player local mode - Full match play - Doubling cube - Achievements ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month | | Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months | | Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year | | 3 Month Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months | | 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month | | 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time | | Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time | | 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time | | Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time | | Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time | | Plus Membership | $19.99 | one-time | | Plus Membership | $2.99 | one-time | | Plus Membership | $14.99 | one-time | | Pack of 1800 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time | | Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Hardwood Backgammon? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 High-quality graphics and visual design - 🎵 Relaxing sound effects and audio - 👍 Clean, intuitive interface - 🎮 Multiple game modes (single and multiplayer) - ⚡ Minimal ads and non-intrusive monetization - 🌍 Online multiplayer functionality - 📚 Good tutorial for learning the game - 🎯 Straightforward gameplay mechanics **Cons** - 🎲 Perceived unfair/rigged dice rolls favoring AI - 😤 Computer gets excessive doubles and perfect rolls - 🔒 Paywall features and token-based progression - 📱 Game board too small on large screens - 🐢 Game performance issues and slowness - ❓ Unclear difficulty level mechanics - 🚫 Forced moves that disadvantage players - 💰 Premium membership appears to provide unfair advantages **Commonly reported bugs** - App fails to load on some devices - Apple TV version blocks legal moves - Controls unresponsive on Apple TV - Unclear how to enable local multiplayer between devices - Game becomes unresponsive during gameplay **Most requested features** - Acey-Deucey game variant - Larger, scalable game board for tablets - Better difficulty settings based on strategy, not just dice manipulation - More multiplayer players available - Customizable game rules and settings - Ability to select teammates in multiplayer - Penalty system for players who quit mid-game - Improved Apple TV compatibility and local multiplayer ## Recent user reviews (10 of 80) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon/id897715914/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Game is rigged *2026-03-06* This game cheats, making five moves after rolling doubles, not the four moves you get to make after rolling doubles. The game is rigged and forces you to make moves which result in your opponent rolling just the number needed to hit your marker and send you back to the beginning. When you are near to bearing off your last markers, your opponent hits you and the numbers you need to get down from the bar are not rolled until all of your opponent’s markers have entered the “end zone”, leaving you to try to catch up. I’m done with this game. ### 3/5 — Dice rolls are not realistic *2025-12-15* The opponents dice rolls seem to favor them. Often they get just the right roll they need. And now they get doubles upon doubles. 3 double sixes in a row!??? Really!! This game is not realistic and it’s not user friendly either. Trying to figure out how to increase level difficulty (buy tokens but how many do I need?) trying to change rules of play, etc. Anything you want to change cost you $$$. And when playing another (human?) online I’m never sure it’s not a computer player. ### 5/5 — Fun game *2025-10-08, version 2.0.628* I like the hardwood games ### 1/5 — Automatic dice rolls *2025-04-01* I’ve played several different backgammon games and now that I’ve played for awhile now, it’s been deleted. This game is rigged. As most of them are! There is no probability of rolling five to six high number doubles as they do per game. It’s not all about winning every game, but about playing a fair game. I’m disabled an spend several hours of my day playing games like this to try and keep my mind going. I’m not even good at the game, but I did enjoy playing until they started manipulating their plays until you couldn’t win no matter how you played. And if you noticed the reviews they show are from 7 or 8 yrs ago! ### 3/5 — Automatic dice rolls *2025-03-13* I’ve played several different backgammon games and so far I rate this one the highest. And that’s only because the have a way to play where you gave control of the moves if you play multiplayer on tablet. They still have control of the dice rolls, but it’s harder for them to win as much. But it proves that the dice is not an automatic roller. ### 1/5 — Luv 2 play backgammon *2025-02-06* If you notice they only show positive reviews that are 7yro. But where are all the newer reviews. Did you know that it is illegal to take down reviews. This game of backgammon, just as all the others I’ve played have to cheat to win by rolling doubles or the exact number sequence to position their pieces where needed. It’s really pathetic that they can’t win by strategically playing the game! ### 5/5 — Grew game! *2024-11-09* This game is the best of all the ones I’ve tried! The rolls actually seem fair, and there’s only one ad at the end of every game! Clear graphics and easy to use! Finally found a good one!! ### 4/5 — Love the game *2024-11-05, version 2.0.583* I love the game ### 2/5 — Not a Fair game!!!! *2024-09-30, version 2.0.583* Fun to play but game is one sided. Have not won a game yet when playing one player. Dice rolls are so predictable always in favor of computer. Other reviews say it’s fair but that is not true. 😡 ### 5/5 — I love this game! *2024-09-28* This the best backgammon game I have found. You can play in several different modes but I prefer straight up backgammon with no frills. That’s what this is. Just a good game. ## Frequently asked questions about Hardwood Backgammon ### What is Hardwood Backgammon? This app brings the classic board game of backgammon to your device. You can play against a sophisticated AI, challenge a friend locally on the same device, or compete against other players online from around the world. ### What are the key features of this backgammon app? Key features include an easy-to-use interface, full match play with the doubling cube, the option for 2-player local games, a world-class Neural Net Backgammon AI, and achievement challenges to enhance the gameplay experience. ### How much does Hardwood Backgammon cost? The app offers optional subscriptions for extended features. These are available at rates of 1 month for $4.99, 3 months for $14.99, or 1 year for $29.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. ### Can I play with friends on the same device? Yes, the app supports a 2-player local mode, allowing you to play against a friend on the same device for a real table-top experience. This is in addition to playing against AI or online opponents. ### How do subscriptions work? Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed in your iTunes account settings, and cancellation of active subscriptions is not permitted. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.636 — 2026-04-14 Performance and stability improvements. Your game should run smoother and cooler on all devices. ### 2.0.635 — 2026-02-26 Improvements • Fixed multi-foom binds. Bug Fixes • Fixed a backgammon issue where the die always showed 5 when joining a seat after it had already rolled. • Fixed backgammon avatar turn indicator not lighting up when joining mid-turn. • Miscellaneous bug fixes. Under the Hood • Updated to Godot 4.6.1. ### 2.0.630 — 2025-11-19 Improved Store & Inventory Reliability • Inventory now updates correctly when signing in. • Store and option icons now appear properly even when your device is offline. Better Avatar & AI Customization • All of your purchased avatars now show up for single-player AI. • You can now change AI avatars while a game is in progress. Smoother Visual Experience • Fixed a small visual line that could appear above certain characters. ### 2.0.628 — 2025-08-05 • New Share Feature - Snap and share game moments with friends or post online. More updates and improvements coming soon! ### 2.0.626 — 2025-06-30 • Show off your favorite Achievement Badge next to your avatar during games • Profile Stats are now context-aware - see relevant stats based on the game you're playing • New: a second page of profile stats where you can pick and highlight any stat you're proud of • Easily view players you've liked or disliked in the game list • Enjoy a burst of confetti when you unlock Achievements — because victories deserve a celebration! ## Apps similar to Hardwood Backgammon | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Backgammon Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-now/id1447093944) | 4.4 (346) | Free | Games | | [Backgammon Classic Board Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-board-live/id544018782) | 4.2 (53,046) | Free | Games | | [Backgammon - Classic Dice Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-dice-game/id299466486) | 4.4 (14,844) | Free | Games | | [Backgammon - Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic/id1617638738) | 4.6 (735) | Free | Games | | [Backgammon - The Board Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-the-board-game/id517995893) | 4.5 (587) | Free | Games | | [Backgammon for iPad & iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-for-ipad-and-iphone/id1547821053) | 4.7 (4,079) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Silver Creek Entertainment - [Hardwood Solitaire IV Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-solitaire-iv-pro/id493710732) - [Hardwood Hearts Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-hearts-pro/id510774767) - [Hardwood Euchre Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-euchre-pro/id511372093) - [Hardwood Spades Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-spades-pro/id511372693) - [Hardwood Backgammon Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003) - [Video Poker Duel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-poker-duel/id616111488) All apps by Silver Creek Entertainment: https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735 --- *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 2026-09-02.*