Backgammon Tutor vs Gammon

* MOST User Friendly BACKGAMMON App * - Tutor for Computer games, helps you learn how to play. - Invite players or play with random opponents. - Rematch option at the end of a match. - Game Center achievements and leader boards. Highlights include: - Look for Game Center auto-match opponents while playing a local game - Option to switch board home position and swap color. - Text chat feature for all network games (Game Center, Local Network). Can be turned OFF. - Play a Local Network game (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi), against the computer, or a pass-the-device game. - Skill rating, won games, won match points and experience scores for completed Game Center matches. - Progressive undo, replay last move, PIP values, doubling cube, human powered random rolls. - Checkers are easy to select and move, with variable animation speed. - Optionally show all possible moves for any piece, or use "one-tap" moves. - Play 1, 3, 5 or unlimited-point matches. - Resignation with 1, 2, 3 and unlimited times multiplier. - Universal App: enhanced graphics for iPad and retina displays. - Neural Network based advanced computer algorithm. - Extensive settings screen allows users to customize their experience (see screen shots). - Multiple dice rolling algorithms. - Statistics screen: tracks games won, matches points won, as well as dice roll statistics. - If the losing player disconnects from the game the winning player gets awarded the win. - 60-second time limit per move for Game Center Auto-Match games.

Your first roll. A whole new game. Gammon helps you learn backgammon by playing it. Start with interactive lessons, test your instincts one position at a time, or settle in for a full match. When you want a second perspective, your coach is ready. LEARN BY PLAYING Eleven interactive lessons introduce checker movement, hitting, bearing off, gammons, the doubling cube and Crawford. Move the checkers yourself and learn at your own pace. ONE POSITION. A BETTER INSTINCT. One Roll gives you 30 positions across six ideas: making points, hitting, back checkers, playing safe, bearing off and cube decisions. Make your choice first, then compare alternatives and read why the difference matters. SEE THE MOVE. UNDERSTAND WHY. Ask for a hint during a match, preview it on the board, and choose whether to use it. Compare real alternatives with clear move paths and explanations. Analysis runs on your device. EVERY MATCH CAN TEACH YOU Your Match book keeps completed and saved games. Replay decisions move by move and compare your play with the engine's recommendation. FRIENDLY. OR FORMIDABLE. Choose a Friendly or Stronger computer opponent, or share the board with someone beside you. Play 1-, 3- or 5-point matches with the doubling cube and Crawford rule. Save a match and return when you are ready. YOUR BOARD. ALWAYS READY. Play, learn and review offline. No Gammon account, no ads, no in-app purchases. Gammon is free to download and play. Made for iPhone, iPad and Mac with portrait and landscape layouts and touch controls. Gammon plays and analyses with the open-source bgsage engine. Dependency notices and the complete covered source are available in Settings.