Backgammon Online 3 app for iPhone and iPad

4.8 ( 1648 ratings )

Games Board Dice
Developer: multimedia-go

3.99 USD

Current version: 3.3.1, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 05 Feb 2011
App size: 73.02 Mb

• Also available for OS X in the Mac App Store

Backgammon Online was the first internet-capable backgammon app in the App Store and Mac App Store. Play anywhere at any time against real people.

You can choose between several servers to play on:

• the vivid First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS, see fibs.com) or the similar TigerGammon (see ti-ga.com)
• or Game Center

FEATURES

• On FIBS there are also very sophisticated bots of different playing strengths which are a serious challenge to even the most skilled Backgammon players
• Creating a new FIBS account is just a matter of finding a suitable user name, no web-site visits or personal informations required
• Automatic forced moves and bear-off
• Integrated FIBS Chat and Game Center Text and Voice Chat
• All aborted matches are automatically saved
• Ratings for each player are based on match results and other factors, thus you can easily find a player with your playing ability. The same algorithm is used for both FIBS and Game Center accounts, thus it is easily compared
• Finished matches can be saved in the MAT file format and later downloaded to your desktop computer using iTunes. The matches can then be analyzed using professional backgammon software
• Tap or drag or multi-drag your tiles back and forth, using backgammon on a device has never felt so natural
• You can also play offline (use as an Backgammon Board)

Pros and cons of Backgammon Online 3 app for iPhone and iPad

Backgammon Online 3 app good for

This is an excellent mobile app for playing FIBS matches. If you want to use Game Center, youre not going to find anyone online. Besides, there are much better Backgammon apps for that--try NJ Backgammon. The FIBS matches work exactly the same as any FIBS desktop app. It uses the same login, the same dice rolls, and things run at the same speed. The app itself is a bit clunky--the way to move chequers is a bit odd, and you must shake your device to undo--but I think thats expected from any FIBS app. The only other FIBS client I use is CocoaFIBS. Even though this one is a bit clunky, its significantly more enjoyable to use. The graphics are better, the bear-off bugs are non-existent, and Backgammon is much better suited to touch screen than a mouse/trackpad. Even with the issues I have with gameplay, this is the best FIBS client Ive found--desktop or mobile. Very worth buying if youre into FIBS, but stay away if you arent.

Ive been playing on this app since it was released and the competition of players from all around the world has been great & the games very enjoyable:) Real-time play on the best interface there is. Join now!! We need more players

Some bad moments

Lol... This is almost getting funny !! Bet this review wont get printed either !! Waste of cash...unable to actually get a game !

Terrible app No one is ever online And those who are dont play Complete waste of money!!

bot all time play not fair, and idiot admin -Patti not give new account,

This version is not as good as the v1 iPhone app installed on the iPad. Its very slow to move and does not have good color contrast options. Dont buy this one, but do buy the v1 for iPhone and install it on the iPad. The only inconvenience is that it doesnt do player list landscape, but its much faster then v2.

Dont let the mixed reviews for this app fool you. The Online FIBS, where you can play people all around the world, works great! I have been on the FIBS network for the last 5 hours, since I bought the app, and I have had no glitches. I cant speak for the Game Center part of this app, because I have not tried it yet. I wouldnt expect it to work as well as the FIBS network, only because the community isnt big enough yet. At least for the backgammon community. I am sure it will grow over time. FIBS is the place to be if you want to play backgammon online, though. Im from New Jersey and I just finished playing an hour of games with a guy from Egypt. Crazy! I highly recommend this app if you were big into FIBS before the iPad. Its a great way to continue to be a part of the online backgammon community without have to be stuck in front of your computer. Great job on the app guys!!!

The worst thing about this game is after some ppl just drop the game they usually dont come back and after like 10 saved games caused by some idiots, you wont even be allowed to play. Is it to hard to make a system that this would be prevented? After all this isnt a free app. So do not use this app!!!

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