Play backgammon vs a smart AI — free. Four difficulty levels, online play, three themes, full doubling cube. No ads, no subscriptions.
Play backgammon against a smart AI opponent — free, with no ads and no subscriptions.
Backgammon AI brings the world's oldest board game to your iPhone and iPad with four AI difficulty levels, online multiplayer, and pass-and-play. Learn the game on Easy, then climb all the way to a near-expert neural-net opponent.
Smart AI Opponents
• Easy and Medium — free, perfect for learning and casual play
• Hard and Expert — a one-time unlock; Expert is a neural-net engine that plays near-expert backgammon and knows when to double
Play Online
Challenge players worldwide with Game Center multiplayer. Find opponents automatically or invite friends, with push notifications when it's your turn. Full doubling cube support.
Three Visual Themes
• E-Ink — clean black & white, perfect for focus
• Classic — the original board aesthetic
• Dark Walnut — rich wood tones, 3D checkers, and emerald felt
Move Previews & Animations
See where your checkers can go before you commit. Movable checkers are highlighted, arrows show legal destinations, and dice tumble with a satisfying bounce.
Doubling Cube
Full doubling cube support in every mode — offer doubles, accept or decline, just like tournament play.
Available in 14 languages.
Designed for iPhone and iPad with portrait menus and landscape gameplay. Free to play — unlock Hard and Expert AI once, forever.
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Backgammon 6.3.0
• A free Hard or Expert game now unlocks every week — no purchase needed
• Tap one of your checkers to roll the dice
• Resign & save the result from the New Game menu — every game counts in your stats
• Better guidance for new players picking a difficulty
Thank you for playing!
Version 6.3.0
The developer, Asa Ivry Block, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Provider
Asa Ivry Block
Size
10.6 MB
Category
Board
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.