Google Play Stats
Updated May 2026Rating
4.4 ★
154K ratings
Installs
5,000,000+
Last Updated
May 2026
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About this game
Backgammon Live offers an online competitive experience of the classic board game. Players compete against others in portrait mode, with matches typically being short. The game features visually appealing boards and music, but reviews frequently cite concerns about non-random dice rolls that favor opponents, leading to a perception of imbalance and a high grind level. Some players feel this is exacerbated by monetization.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive40
Complained about
Difficulty19Bugs & crashes18
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 0 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $399.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Sessions are hard to fit in
Flight
Needs a connection
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Has multiplayer
What it costs
| In-app purchases | $0.99 - $399.99 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialCompetitive Online
DifficultyNormal
GrindHigh
Brain PowerLight
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableMedium
VibeRelaxing
OrientationLikely-Portrait
RatingTeen
DeviceLightweight
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerOnline-Competitive
GenreBoard
👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers
