Comparison

TricTrac 420 vs Backgammon Heritage

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

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TricTrac 420

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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

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Backgammon Heritage

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Backgammon, the way it deserves to be played. Backgammon Heritage brings the world's oldest board game to your iPhone with the elegance of a hand-crafted wooden set: rich felt boards, brass details, real dice physics, and the satisfying sounds of checkers on wood. REAL MATCH PLAY - Matches to 1, 3, 5, 7 or 11 points - Full doubling cube with the Crawford rule - Gammon and backgammon scoring - Tournament "force larger die" rule (optional) A WORTHY OPPONENT - Three computer levels, from beginner-friendly to expert - Pass-and-play mode for two players on one device - Unlimited undo while you learn MADE FOR BEGINNERS TOO - Interactive 8-step tutorial - Tap the lightbulb for a suggested move any time - Optional auto-hint when you pause โ€” learn as you play SIX HAND-CRAFTED BOARDS Classic Walnut, Emerald Club, Royal Sapphire, Midnight Onyx, Casino Crimson and Night Table โ€” each designed to be easy on the eyes for long sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Rating that rises and falls with your results - Levels, ranks and win streaks - Detailed statistics: gammons, backgammons, matches, points YOURS, COMPLETELY - Works fully offline โ€” perfect for flights and trains - No ads, no account, no data collection - Free Roll the dice. Feel the suspense. Play the classic.

Screenshots

TricTrac 4204 screens
Backgammon Heritage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Heritage at none against TricTrac 420's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TricTrac 420 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Backgammon Heritage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
TricTrac 420 versus Backgammon Heritage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricTrac 420Backgammon Heritage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMartijn KlompCIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TricTrac 420

Subscriptions3
  • Coffeeshop VIP - Maand$1.991 Month
  • Coffeeshop VIP - 3 mnd$3.993 Months
  • Coffeeshop VIP - Jaar$8.991 Year
None

Backgammon Heritage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TricTrac 420 free?
TricTrac 420 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Heritage free?
Backgammon Heritage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TricTrac 420 or Backgammon Heritage have ads?
Neither TricTrac 420 nor Backgammon Heritage shows ads.

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