Comparison

Online Backgammon vs TricTrac 420

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

Head to head
About

Online Backgammon

Experience a classic board game with modern gameplay, smooth animations, and competitive modes. Play solo against AI, challenge players worldwide in real-time matches, and climb the ranked ladder through seasons and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Single player AI matches
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Ranked ladder with divisions and tiers
  • Seasonal rewards and XP
  • Daily and weekly tournaments
  • In-match pause and resume
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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BACKGAMMON, BUILT FOR PLAYING TOGETHER Meet real players for fast, competitive backgammon matches online. Read the board, trust the dice, and race to bear off every checker before your opponent. The match is more than the moves. Send recorded voice messages or use text chat without leaving the board. Play with someone new, challenge a friend, and keep the conversation going one turn at a time. PLAY YOUR WAY Choose the kind of match that fits your game: - Match with real players online - Add friends, accept friend requests, and send direct challenges - Invite someone to play through a match link - Select a point match and pursue gammon or backgammon scoring - Practice against an Advanced AI with adjustable difficulty; offline play is available Want to learn from a finished game? Replay your own matches and revisit the decisions that shaped the result. You can also watch a friend's match or spectate a direct game when available. No opponent online, or want to play without a connection? Practice offline against the Advanced AI at your own pace. CLIMB THE DAILY PUZZLE MAP A fresh position lands every day, and the puzzles sit on a level map you climb one set at a time. Clear a set to open the next stage, and see where your solving stands on the puzzle leaderboard. PLAY, TALK, AND STAY IN CONTROL Backgammon has always been social. Recorded voice messages bring personality to the board while text chat keeps every exchange quick and convenient. You decide how you interact. Mute voice messages, block a player, or report a player from the available in-game controls. CLIMB THE RANKED LADDER Every ranked match is a chance to progress. Move through a seven-tier ladder with divisions, build your rating, and earn the badge that reflects your current rank. Follow the global leaderboard, compare your progress with other players, and keep pushing toward the next division. Unlock achievements along the way as your match history grows. MAKE THE BOARD YOURS Choose a board theme that suits your style, from deep classic wood to the softer pastel boards, and complete your player profile with an avatar. The board now carries real depth: a raised centre bar, checkers that drop a soft shadow onto the points, and a tray that holds every checker you bear off with the count on top. Smooth checker movement and animated dice keep each turn clear and lively, whether you are racing, holding, or setting up the next hit. ENERGY FOR YOUR NEXT MATCH Matches run on energy. Add an energy pack from the shop when you want more, take your daily top-up, or watch a rewarded video, which is open to every player, Premium included. Backgammon is easy to begin and endlessly rewarding to study. Timing, probability, position, and nerve all meet on the same board. Players may know the game as backgammon, tavla, or nard; the goal remains the same: bring every checker home first. With support for 23 languages, it is easy to find your way around the board and connect through the game. Start a match, share a voice message, and see how far you can climb. Premium subscription Go Premium to play ad free, unlock every board theme, and claim 1000 bonus energy daily. Available weekly, monthly, or yearly; the subscription renews automatically until cancelled. Prices are shown in the app. Terms of Use: https://backgammon.mitcore.com/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://backgammon.mitcore.com/en/privacy.html

About

TricTrac 420

Features
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TricTrac 420 - The Ultimate Backgammon Variant Discover TricTrac 420, the most tactical and atmospheric variant of classic backgammon! While traditional backgammon is known worldwide, this specific game holds a legendary status in Dutch coffeeshops. It is the definitive game that has been played at wooden tables for decades, accompanied by a relaxed vibe, good music, and pure concentration. With TricTrac 420, we bring that authentic, laid-back coffeeshop experience straight to your smartphone or tablet, wrapped in a beautiful, dark design with premium responsive felt skins and physical 3D dice. It resembles Backgammon, but with a deeper tactical edge. Just like in backgammon, your goal is to move your checkers strategically across the board and be the first to bear off all your pieces. But beware: TricTrac introduces unique rules that completely alter the dynamics: The Legendary 1-2 Roll: Did you roll a 1 and a 2? Congratulations, you have a TricTrac! This unlocks a rare bonus sequence that allows you to take up to 8 steps in a single turn. Double Bonus: Do you roll doubles? Then you don't just play out your moves, you immediately earn an extra roll to leave your opponent behind for good. The Merciless Final Turn: Do you think you've won because all your checkers are off the board? The opponent always gets one final chance to force a draw or a spectacular comeback with a perfect roll. Three Ways to Play Online Multiplayer: Challenge your friends via a direct invite link or play against random opponents through fast matchmaking. The hardcore rules are verified server-side; no cheating possible. Offline against the AI: No internet? No problem. Test your skills against progressive AI opponents, from the relaxed Mellow Marley to the unbeatable The Hashashin. Local (Pass & Play): Transform your device into a real physical game board. Lay your phone or tablet flat on the table and play 1v1 face-to-face, just like in the coffeeshop. Competitive & Customizable Rise in the Rankings: Every online match counts toward your global ELO rating. Work your way up from the lower tiers to the absolute top division. Weekly Seasons: Compete in the weekly leaderboards and earn exclusive seasonal medals for your profile. Collect Unique Badges: Unlock rare achievements by pulling off masterstrokes on the board. VIP Cosmetics: Fully customize your gaming experience. Choose from various premium felt designs (such as refined wood or intarsia stars) and unique dice skins. Roll the dice, claim your spot on the leaderboard, and experience the unique thrill of TricTrac 420. No ads, pure gameplay. Available in Dutch and English. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bitma.nl/trictrac420/voorwaarden.html Privacy Policy: https://bitma.nl/trictrac420/privacy.html

Screenshots

Online Backgammon4 screens
TricTrac 4204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TricTrac 420 at none against Online Backgammon's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Online Backgammon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TricTrac 420 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Online Backgammon versus TricTrac 420: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnline BackgammonTricTrac 420
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB15 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMustafa OzgurMartijn Klomp

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Online Backgammon

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Energy 5,000$0.99
  • Energy 15,000$2.99
  • Energy 60,000$8.99
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  • Energy 200,000$19.99
3 purchases

TricTrac 420

Subscriptions3
  • Coffeeshop VIP - Maand$1.991 Month
  • Coffeeshop VIP - 3 mnd$3.993 Months
  • Coffeeshop VIP - Jaar$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Online Backgammon free?
Online Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TricTrac 420 free?
TricTrac 420 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Online Backgammon or TricTrac 420 have ads?
Online Backgammon shows ads; TricTrac 420 does not.

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