Comparison

Strategy & Tactics 2 vs Backgammon Mastermind

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

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About

Strategy & Tactics 2

Lead a nation to global supremacy in this turn-based grand strategy game set in World War 2. Utilize military might, economy, science, and diplomacy to achieve victory, even without direct warfare. Play offline and experience historical scenarios with unique national leaders and talents.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • Grand strategy gameplay
  • Diplomacy system
  • Nation management
  • Historical World War 2 scenarios
  • National leaders and talents
  • Science and technology research
Features
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The next installment of the turn-based military game Strategy and Tactics: WW2 is here! A war game and grand strategy in one, ST2 is a mobile game you can play offline, with no internet connection required. Strategy and Tactics: WW2is a mobile game that will invoke memories of classic PC strategy games set during World War 2. In the style of the best 4X PC games, you get to lead a nation (from a small state to a superpower) and carry it to global supremacy using not only the might of your army but also economy, science, and - in a first for the series - Diplomacy! Create alliances, send troops and resources to your allies, stir conflict among your neighbors, and be - or don't be - a double-crossing backstabber. Capturing enemy territory is just one of many paths to victory in ST2. Paradoxically enough, in this offline turn-based strategy, you don't have to go to war to win one: breaking the enemy army's fighting spirit can be enough. As military commander, you'll take an army of infantry and tanks, fighters and bombers, warships and artillery to war. As head of state, you'll be choosing the leaders that will lead your nation to supremacy. The strategy is up to you: inaugurate a general, a politician, or even a writer. Each leader brings their specific bonus into the mix and will affect your tactics. Complete objectives and delve deep into hardcore grand strategy, or play ST2 as a risk-free sandbox game at your leisure. GAME FEATURES - Offline mode: Strategy and Tactics 2 can be played offline; no internet connection is required, in the proud tradition of classic PC strategy games. - Detailed maps of World War 2 military action. Choose from several dozen nations and fight out the conflict in Europe or in Asia. Updates will bring new nations and maps! - A variety of conflict scenarios: face different opponents, on different continents, with different risks and advantages in this historical grand strategy. - A system of random and scripted events that will immerse you deeply into the atmosphere of World War 2 and make every playthrough different and unique. - A deep strategic component: World War 2 is easily won when you're Britain, but try pulling it off as Portugal or Austria! Muster all of your strategic genius to assess the risks and complement your army's strength with diplomacy, science, and economy to achieve supremacy. - National leaders: choose from dozens of historical figures and use their unique bonuses. - National talents: in this grand strategy game, each state has its own set of passive abilities. This enables you to come up with different tactics for different nations. What works for the US military and economy won't necessarily carry you to victory when you play as Thailand or Mongolia (and yes, you can play as Mongolia too!). - Science and technology: enhance your tactical capabilities with 8 different branches of scientific research. If bombing raids and air supremacy are your style, invest in the air force branch. Or research diplomacy if you're after creating the world's most powerful alliance to minimize your risks. - Sandbox mode: just like any good sandbox game, Strategy and Tactics 2 gives you the option to do whatever you like, fulfill any fantasy, rewrite any famous historical event to your liking, or simply inhabit a historical era of your choosing. Immerse yourself in one of the most detailed WW2-based mobile strategies inspired by the best of grand strategy, 4X, and turn-based strategy games. ** NOTE: The game doesn't support the following devices: iPad 17.

About

Backgammon Mastermind

Master the classic board game with interactive lessons and AI opponents. Learn rules, practice moves, and play against friends offline. Enjoy a full backgammon experience without ads or accounts.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Heuristic AI opponent
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Drag and tap controls
  • Legal move highlighting
  • Offline play
Features
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Backgammon Mastermind is a polished take on the classic strategy board game — with an interactive Learn to Play path that teaches real rules on a live board. New to backgammon? Work through five short guided lessons covering the board, movement, hitting, the bar, and bearing off. Pass a quick check, then play your first real game. Already know the game? Jump straight into a match against the computer or share the board with a friend in pass-and-play mode. Roll dice, move your checkers, hit blots, and bear off all fifteen to win. Features: • Learn to Play — interactive lessons on a real board • Play against the computer • Local 2-player pass-and-play • Drag or tap to move; legal destinations highlighted • Direction guide and beginner-friendly preferences • Available in 17 languages • No account and no ads — gameplay runs on your device One purchase. Play offline after download.

Screenshots

Strategy & Tactics 24 screens
Backgammon Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strategy & Tactics 2 at Free against Backgammon Mastermind's $4.99. Strategy & Tactics 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). Backgammon Mastermind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Strategy & Tactics 2 is free to download; Backgammon Mastermind costs $4.99 up front. Strategy & Tactics 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon Mastermind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Mastermind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strategy & Tactics 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strategy & Tactics 2 ships an update monthly, Backgammon Mastermind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Strategy & Tactics 2 versus Backgammon Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrategy & Tactics 2Backgammon Mastermind
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHeroCraft Ltd.Zachary Ebenfeld

Customer experience

Strategy & Tactics 2

All ratings1,312 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.7%

Backgammon Mastermind

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Strategy & Tactics 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes after long playthroughs
  • Reinforcements not spawning after a certain point
  • Research and diplomacy getting stuck
  • Deployment button not working
  • Graphical glitches and UI issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox/free play mode
  • Ability to move troops through allied territory
  • More historical scenarios (WWI, Cold War, etc.)
  • Diplomacy options (treaties, pacts, etc.)
  • Expanded map (whole world)

Backgammon Mastermind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Strategy & Tactics 2

One-time10
  • Premium reinforcement3$0.39
  • Instant access to Asia region$0.59
  • Special offer13$1.59
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  • Premium reinforcement1$1.59
  • 50 Ingots$2.99
  • National leader$3.99
  • Nuke$4.49
  • Propaganda campaign$4.99
  • America region unlock$11.99
  • 350 Ingots$11.99
None

Backgammon Mastermind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strategy & Tactics 2 free?
Strategy & Tactics 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Mastermind free?
Backgammon Mastermind costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strategy & Tactics 2 or Backgammon Mastermind?
Backgammon Mastermind is rated higher. Strategy & Tactics 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Backgammon Mastermind averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Strategy & Tactics 2 or Backgammon Mastermind have ads?
Strategy & Tactics 2 shows ads; Backgammon Mastermind does not.
Which is updated more often, Strategy & Tactics 2 or Backgammon Mastermind?
Strategy & Tactics 2 ships an update monthly, and Backgammon Mastermind every 11 days. Most recently, Strategy & Tactics 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Backgammon Mastermind on October 31, 2026.

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