Niggle (Oh Hell) vs Hardwood Backgammon Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Niggle (Oh Hell)
This app offers a digital version of the trick-taking card game Oh Hell! (also known as Niggle). It features a challenging AI with emotional responses, customizable rules, and local multiplayer options via WiFi or Bluetooth. Learn to accurately bid on the number of tricks you'll win each round.
- Challenging AI opponent
- Customizable rule options
- Emotional AI players
- Local WiFi multiplayer
- Local Bluetooth multiplayer
- Trick-taking card game
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If you're looking for the card game Oh Hell! then this is the app for you! It's got a powerful AI so you'll never have an easy game (I write AIs for a living!) and a huge range of customisable rule options to suit however you've traditionally played the game yourself. The AI players even have emotions and get happy and sad when they think they're going to make their bid or not. You can also play against your friends on their own devices over local WiFi or Bluetooth. For newcomers to the game, Niggle (also known as "Oh Hell") is an easy to learn card game in which you must try to guess how many tricks you are going to win each round. The fun comes from trying to get exactly the number of wins you guessed while stopping your opponents from achieving their target. For the latest news on all of my games follow @SeansGames on Twitter!
Hardwood Backgammon Pro
Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against AI or players worldwide with customizable boards, dice, and checkers. Enjoy achievements and immersive environments for endless fun.
- Single player vs. AI
- Online multiplayer
- 2 player local mode
- Full match play with doubling cube
- Customizable boards, dice, and checkers
- Achievements
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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. 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: • Ad-free experience -- no interruptions, ever • 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 online chat, rated games, and 200 tokens every month? Plus membership is optional and affordable -- your first 30 days are on us. 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hardwood Backgammon Pro at 4.7 against Niggle (Oh Hell)'s 3.5. Hardwood Backgammon Pro also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (57% vs 42%). Niggle (Oh Hell)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Niggle (Oh Hell) costs $4.99 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro $0.99 up front. Hardwood Backgammon Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Niggle (Oh Hell) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Niggle (Oh Hell)'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's.
Niggle (Oh Hell) ships an update every 6 months, Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Niggle (Oh Hell) | Hardwood Backgammon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (15 ratings) | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sean O'Connor | Silver Creek Entertainment |
Customer experience
Niggle (Oh Hell)
Hardwood Backgammon Pro
Bugs and requests
Niggle (Oh Hell)
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes frequently during gameplay
- Game freezes when changing settings
- Sound mute button doesn't work properly
- Cards disappear mid-game
- Save game doesn't restore to correct position
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- Game stops working after reaching 100 games
- Opening screen freezes and closes
- Cards played off-suit by AI when suit available
- Inaccurate scoring calculations
- Tricks awarded to wrong player
- Slow card dealing animation
- Network game functionality broken
- Game confusion when dragging cards too fast
Requested features
16 requests- Online multiplayer with friends via Facebook or network
- Ability to play with 3-5 players instead of just 4
- Variable hand sizes (1-13 cards and back down)
- Speed control for card animations
- No Trump option when Ace is turned as trump card
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- Classic UI option to revert from childish design
- Ability to customize AI personality for each player
- Straight card layout instead of curved
- Better score board visibility and positioning
- Joker and bower card support
- Simultaneous bidding option
- Ability to name opponents
- Screen rotation support
- Multiple scoring variant options
- Adjustable AI difficulty levels
- Round indicator during gameplay
Hardwood Backgammon Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Niggle (Oh Hell)
No in-app purchases
Hardwood Backgammon Pro
- Plus Membership$4.991 Month
- Plus Membership$14.993 Months
- Plus Membership$29.991 Year
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- 12 Month Plus Membership$29.991 Year
- Pack of 80 Tokens$0.99
- Pack of 165 Tokens$1.99
- Plus Membership$2.99
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- Pack of 425 Tokens$4.99
- 1 Month Plus Membership$4.99
- Pack of 865 Tokens$9.99
- Plus Membership$19.99
- Pack of 1800 Tokens$19.99
- 12 Month Plus Membership$29.99
- Plus Membership$29.99
- 12 Month Plus Membership$34.99
Questions
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