Comparison

Backgammon Deluxe Go vs Hardwood Backgammon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backgammon Deluxe Go

Experience a classic two-player dice board game where strategy and luck combine. Compete against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty or challenge a friend. Enjoy customizable boards and immersive audio.

Highlights
  • 3 AI difficulty levels
  • Play against computer
  • 2 player mode
  • 3 board designs
  • Background music and sounds
Features
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Backgammon Deluxe Go is an excellent version of one of the oldest two player dice board games. Players win by removing all of their pieces from the board. Although luck is involved and factors into the outcome, strategy plays a more important role in the long run. Play against the computer or with a friend. 3 levels of AI gameplay (easy, medium and hard) lets you keep having fun as you improve your game. Features: - 3 levels of AI (easy, medium and hard) - Play against the computer or against another person in 2 player mode. - 3 different boards to choose from. - Great background music and sounds. We hope you enjoy Backgammon Deluxe Go!

About

Hardwood Backgammon

Experience the classic board game with this digital adaptation. Play against a strong AI, challenge friends locally, or compete with players worldwide. Features include full match play, a doubling cube, and engaging achievements.

Highlights
  • Single player vs AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • 2 player local mode
  • Full match play
  • Doubling cube
  • Achievements
Features
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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. 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/

Screenshots

Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens
Hardwood Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hardwood Backgammon at 4.3 against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 3.5. Hardwood Backgammon also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 46%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backgammon Deluxe Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hardwood Backgammon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardwood Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 286 and 166 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Backgammon Deluxe Go's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hardwood Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, Hardwood Backgammon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon Deluxe Go versus Hardwood Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Deluxe GoHardwood Backgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (286 ratings)4.3 (166 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286 — better166
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB105 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.Silver Creek Entertainment

Customer experience

Backgammon Deluxe Go

All ratings286 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral16.1%
Negative38.1%

Hardwood Backgammon

All ratings166 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative28.7%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Deluxe Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hardwood Backgammon

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to select teammates in multiplayer
  • Penalty system for players who quit mid-game
  • Improved Apple TV compatibility and local multiplayer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
16 purchases

Hardwood Backgammon

Subscriptions6
  • Plus Membership$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plus Membership$4.991 Month
  • Plus Membership$14.993 Months
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  • 3 Month Plus Membership$14.993 Months
  • Plus Membership$29.991 Year
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.991 Year
One-time10
  • 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
  • Plus Membership$4.99
  • Pack of 865 Tokens$9.99
  • Plus Membership$14.99
  • Plus Membership$19.99
  • Pack of 1800 Tokens$19.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hardwood Backgammon free?
Hardwood Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Hardwood Backgammon?
Hardwood Backgammon is rated higher. Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Hardwood Backgammon averages 4.3 from 166 ratings.
Do Backgammon Deluxe Go or Hardwood Backgammon have ads?
Both Backgammon Deluxe Go and Hardwood Backgammon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Hardwood Backgammon?
Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, and Hardwood Backgammon every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Deluxe Go was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hardwood Backgammon on October 23, 2026.

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