--- title: "Backgammon NJ - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "● GAME CENTER -- Play online, chat, invite friends, auto-match with random players { Real-time } Play online in real-time { Turn-based } Play online at your own pace ● VERSATILE -- Play offline " --- # Backgammon NJ — United States > Play vs. AI, friend, or online ![Backgammon NJ App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/28/8a/3b/288a3bc3-f353-0b54-4481-51a9a4501ca9/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-0-7-0-85-220-0.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Jimmy Hu](https://apptail.io/developer/jimmy-hu-uZU) **Category:** Games **Rating:** 4.4/5 (1,452 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.njsoftware.backgammonnj **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 7.0.2 (released 2024-10-06) **Original Release:** 2009-09-01 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id328168559) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/backgammon-nj-UnSi/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/backgammon-nj-UnSi/united-states) ## Backgammon NJ Description ● GAME CENTER -- Play online, chat, invite friends, auto-match with random players { Real-time } Play online in real-time { Turn-based } Play online at your own pace ● VERSATILE -- Play offline vs. computer or against another person in 2-player mode ● CUSTOMIZABLE -- More options than any other backgammon app Play & learn backgammon at skill levels ranging from beginner to world-class! Backgammon NJ is a full-featured game which uses an advanced, neural network-based, artificial intelligence. Play against a computer AI, another person in 2-player mode on one device, or online against friends & other players. Using Tutor Mode & Hints, Backgammon NJ can show you how to improve your game! Discriminating players will appreciate how well the AI plays. It uses a neural network trained on millions of positions, a bearoff database, & a match equity table to achieve strong gameplay that will challenge even expert players. REVIEWS "[I] know strong bg play when I see it. This app is the strongest iPhone bg app I've played with by far. It does not cheat period. ...Analyzing these matches with eXtreme Gammon confirms a world class level of play with normal luck factors. If you are losing, get over it. So would 99.9% of the other backgammon players in the world. It is just that good. Learn from it." -Richard Munitz, Giant of Backgammon, #21 world ranking in 2009 "Backgammon NJ plays at an extremely high level with an excellent interface, and I often use it to practice on my iPhone when I am traveling. I recommend it highly to my students and friends." -Phil Simborg, Professional Backgammon Teacher and Player, www.mindgamescenter.com "I've played over 500 games now; I've checked about 5% of these against World Class Desktop programs (GNU, BGBlitz); and I've actually used some of the competition. NJ has the best interface and has more useful functions than any other backgammon apps out there." "For serious backgammon players, Backgammon NJ is the way to go." -Macworld.com, May 2012 IS THIS GAME RIGHT FOR YOU? This game is best for people: • Who recognize the strength of neural network backgammon bots • Who want to improve their game by playing against a world-class level AI • Who will use the in-depth, technical features included in the app to prove that it is honest ( • Who won't expect to win consistently on the higher skill levels FEATURES • Neural network-based AI • 2 game types: Standard Backgammon or Nackgammon • 4 skill levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert • Customizable board design & checker colors • Mersenne Twister algorithm for random number generation • Doubling cube • Single games or match play up to 25 points • Crawford rule for match play • 1-player mode vs. computer • 2-player mode on one device • Game Center: Play real-time or turn-based online matches with friends & other players • Chat with your online opponent • Online Elo & Experience leaderboards • Block list for auto-match • User-friendly, tap-to-move interface • Highlighted checker movement options • Hint & Undo • Learn with Status Meter & Tutor Mode • Game & dice stats, including Elo rating & ER • Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions • Email match files • Practice mode with unlimited undo (1-player vs. computer) • Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option • Options to reverse board direction, resign, use one-tap moves, auto bearoff, auto finish, use Jacoby rule, & much more • Match analysis (in-app purchase): Analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save match files permanently IMPORTANT • If an online match ends for any reason, you'll receive the Elo pts you deserve. FAQ: • Contact us for help: ## Backgammon NJ Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/b6/ce/34/b6ce344a-5af1-1c07-df9f-db67016a3709/mzl.xbaxdolc.png/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/4f/67/c7/4f67c7c0-dbb6-730c-5778-378cbc580a1b/mzl.kpktgqcn.png/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/3d/68/45/3d6845b3-9d99-8198-6587-68ca533abc3b/mzl.zprckcbm.png/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/67/d9/b6/67d9b651-ed7b-b105-57b3-22cacd20145c/pr_source.png/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/cb/ef/87/cbef871a-23f0-dbb1-3793-a135f387ac51/pr_source.png/960x640.png) ## Backgammon NJ Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 1,065 (73%) - 4 stars: 155 (11%) - 3 stars: 91 (6%) - 2 stars: 47 (3%) - 1 stars: 94 (6%) ## Backgammon NJ Reviews in United States ### ***** "Good game and tutor" By using the hints, I can check my judgment against the games. -- ShroomChef, 2024-12-07 ### *---- "El nivel de juego lo tiene manipulando los dados. No lo recomiendo." Es una vergüenza como manipula el azar. Pésimo! -- Jaaldu, 2024-12-04 ### ***** "Excellent learning tool, but…." Best bg app around. Would suggest two improvements: First, have a setting where you can dictate your own range of Elo rating to be matched up with. The plus/minus 200 point thing is weak. Secondly, don’t include turns on the bar and forced moves in the calculation of the error rate. The error rates are inflated (deflated?) due to this. XG does not include these two things in their er calculation. -- Cream is beloved, 2024-11-15 ### *---- "Interrupting play to beg for a review" Please, please, please stop interrupting my play to beg for a review. I know this has become a standard ask in apps but it is incredibly annoying and the app will always get a one star review from me for the practice -- gdfhtf CHN irrgh, 2024-11-03 ### *---- "Whatever—Jimmy’s making bank" I have used this app for years; deleting in frustration, reinstalling because I don’t know of a better. I am just tired now. The perfectly non-random roll generator—look at Jimmy’s evidence. It’s just not a fun challenge to try to beat a rigged engine anymore. Thanks for the years of it. -- TRVS0R, 2024-10-30 ### ***** "Great game!" I’ve been playing this game daily for years, and have enjoyed many hours of challenging backgammon. Thank you very much for this fine product! Update 2024: I’m 81 years old and still playing every day with pleasure, and I seem to be winning more often than before. Mr. Hu, I am very grateful. -- Alaska Surveyor, 2024-10-26 ### ****- "Fun game" But dice seem not very random -- gilwo, 2024-10-23 ### ***-- "Great game!" Great game but new update doesn’t fit iphone 13 -- Skidogn, 2024-10-21 ### ***** "Best backgammon game available" The graphics aren’t as snazzy nor are the sound effects as crisp as some other BG games but there is no equal to the uniquely realistic gameplay in BGNJ. The AI is superb, the gameplay is fair. Any reports of “rigging of the dice” is a delusion in the mind of the player. Tutor modes and game analysis allow you to see your errors and really improve your game. Another highlight, the “league” of players is small but highly skilled and devoted. Best of all there is no constant “buy in” for chips or coins. You buy the game once and that’s it. The rest is playing and improving your ER. There is a crashing issue that seems to be a function of Game Center, so says the developer. It’s still the best game out there. One suggestion: open up the microphone. Then players could talk to each other in real time. Would save typing in the chat window and would make the game very social. -- gupta finelli, 2024-10-14 ### ***-- "how lucky can the computer get when it throws 5-6 doubles going out? I enjoy defeating cheater!" I have been playing this game for years and I know statistically it’s impossible to throw what it needs 75-80% of the time. It just does not happen with humans. I quit when it happens over and over again and becomes unwindable. You get a chance to win the other 25-30% of the time-which I enjoy too much. -- Kuikaika, 2024-10-12 ### ***** "Best I have found for iOS" I used to play netgammon8 and gnubg. Now this is all I need. Updated 2024: They keep updating th application and adding cool features. I bought this more than 10 years ago and the developer keeps improving the capabilities. I highly recommend this developer and game. Very playable alone or remotely with other players. -- JJ Everett, 2024-10-11 ### ***** "Addicting." Addicting! -- Jfhutch, 2024-10-06 ### *---- "iPad gets too many doubles" I tallied and it gets way more doubles than I do. Waste of money. Need a refun. -- Bomnita, 2024-10-01 ### ****- "Frustrating & enjoyable" Like other posters, when I first played this game I thought that it seemed the computer always got exactly the rolls it needed everytime. But now that I've played it more it seems like its about 60/40. Either way I have learned a lot playing it on hard mode. This is the first computer backgammon game I've ever played so nothing to compare it to. I've enjoyed it & I think improved my game in real life, so that's why I give it four stars. -- Mac26Sailor, 2024-09-26 ### *---- "Absolutely rigged" I’ve been playing backgammon for decades. I’ve never experienced a gameplay that was so obviously controlled. I purchased this app 6 months ago. I’ve been tallying up the number of advantages the computer seems to have since I first started to notice something was off. The computer statistically has won 91% of the first rolls, and has a doubles outcome at a ratio of 5:1 computer to human player. That’s at least my experience as I’ve tallied along. Call this a random algorithm, I call it nonsense and a waste of money. Developer, please update the app to be more fair and stop defending your “algorithm” that is clearly defective. -- fedorshogun, 2024-08-31 ### *---- "Rolls aren’t random" They might be vs the cpu, but against a human they are fixed. Just like most other backgammon apps, the rolls are designed to keep you playing. If you like odds and statistics (or real backgammon) avoid this app. -- KennyReadUs, 2024-08-30 ### ***** "Rock Solid. Thanks for manual dice mode..." Game play is awesome. I think I’m getting to be a better player. The features are rich and robust so users can try different options. User interface and game play are very very realistic. The 4 levels of play are realistic. Only suggestion - Would be nice to be able to undo more than 1 move. -- pacer1234567, 2024-08-23 ### *---- "This app is as bad or worst than all the others" The number of doubles rolled is statistically impossible, and the majority of those doubles are rolled by the AI. I don’t care about your “proof”, users can look at your “Next 100 Rolls” under Menu: Dice Rolls and see for themselves how NOT random the they are. I want a refund. -- just.stacey, 2024-06-06 ### *---- "Can See the Future" The computer ABSOLUTELY knows what rolls are coming. That’s cheating. I think I have the ability to look ahead as well–but that would be cheating. -- nursenancy23, 2024-05-17 ### ***-- "Inconsistent" Regardless of your skill level the ai or algorithm that is used has a impact on your skill level. Someone who is new can realize a quick climb in one’s score in order to keep them interested and to keep playing. A more experienced player has extreme ups and downs, rolls by opponents are suspect and to keep the app as a on-going concern will force you to play people who have a like score. If you choose to play people with a skill level like or above you your score will adjust (ai) so your score is driven down to play those people. I probably have 15 years experience on this app and over 500k games so I know the cycles in which you may fall. Simply put you don’t get a real life experience but one in which the ai deems necessary for at that time. Pia0953. -- Pia0953, 2024-03-10 [View all Backgammon NJ reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://apptail.io/account/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## Backgammon NJ In-App Purchases | Item | Price | |------|-------| | Online VIP | $2.99 | | Power User | $4.99 | | Analysis Package | $2.99 | ## Backgammon NJ Store Rankings | Chart | Country | Category | Rank | |-------|---------|----------|------| | Top Paid | Switzerland | Games | #124 | | Top Paid | Netherlands | Games | #124 | | Top Paid | Sweden | Games | #202 | | Top Paid | United Kingdom | Games | #294 | | Top Paid | Lebanon | Games | #348 | | Top Paid | Germany | Games | #357 | | Top Paid | United States | Games | #360 | | Top Paid | Greece | Games | #367 | | Top Paid | Türkiye | Games | #384 | | Top Paid | Denmark | Games | #396 | ## Apps Similar to Backgammon NJ - [Backgammon Premium](https://apptail.io/app/backgammon-premium-ke/united-states) - [Backgammon Guru](https://apptail.io/app/backgammon-guru-QXeb/united-states) - 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