# Backgammon - Board Game

> Play the classic online with friends and family or offline against the computer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LITE Games
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 713,268
- **Rating:** 3.51 / 5 (3,987 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.74
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2012-10-08
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 114 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite)
- **Website:** [https://www.lite.games](https://www.lite.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://privacy.lite.games](http://privacy.lite.games/)

## Description

Backgammon - Board Game offers both online multiplayer and offline modes for players of all levels. Play classic Backgammon, also known as Tavla or Narde, and refine your strategy against the computer with adjustable difficulty or challenge friends and family on the same device.

This free-to-play dice board game features no betting, global online matchmaking, and leaderboards to climb. Unlock achievements, learn the rules, and enjoy a high-quality experience available in multiple languages including English, German, and French. Perfect for fans of strategic board games like Checkers or Othello.

## Rankings

- #82,661 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

The app is loved by many for fast, smooth gameplay and a visually appealing board, with several players calling it a favorite. However, the reviews repeatedly cite problems: suspected dice rigging, intrusive ads, stability/startup issues, confusing board orientation, and online disconnections. Overall, it’s enjoyable when functioning, but reliability, RNG fairness, and user experience around ads and orientation need attention.

### Pros

- Fast, smooth gameplay with a visually appealing board.
- Overall enjoyable experience; many users say they love the game and consider it a favorite.
- The game is engaging and fun to play when it works.

### Cons

- Dice fairness concerns: perceived rigged/biased RNG and consistently favorable rolls for opponents.
- Intrusive and frequent ads disrupt gameplay (including audio issues on ads).
- Stability and accessibility issues: crashes, start failures, and unresponsive behavior.
- Confusing orientation: board directions/backwards play and lack of intuitive rotation/clockwise vs counterclockwise.
- Online multiplayer reliability issues: disconnections and room failures.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intentsoftware.backgammonlite)