# Backgammon Online

> Backgammon Online (Narde) is a board game for two players on a special board.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rstgames.backgammon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rstgames.backgammon)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rstgames.backgammon`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Magic Board
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 2,917,871
- **Rating:** 2.95 / 5 (12,907 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2017-09-25
- **Publisher country:** AM
- **Size:** 121 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rstgames.backgammon)
- **Website:** [http://bg.rstgames.com/android/en/](http://bg.rstgames.com/android/en/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://bg.rstgames.com/android/en/privacy\_policy.html](http://bg.rstgames.com/android/en/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Backgammon Online (also known as Narde) is a classic two-player board game that challenges players to strategically move their checkers around the board by rolling dice and skillfully planning their moves. The objective is to complete a full circle around the board and bear off all checkers before your opponent.

This Chrome extension offers a seamless online multiplayer experience, connecting you with players around the globe. Features include free credits multiple times a day, two game types—Narde and Backgammon—and a user-friendly, minimalistic interface with horizontal or vertical orientation. Play private, password-protected games with friends, chat using smiles and emojis, track achievements, and climb leaderboards. You can also link your account to your Google Account for easy access and invite friends to join your matches, making Backgammon Online an engaging and social board game experience.

## Rankings

- #35,226 — 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.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rstgames.backgammon.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, players praise the app as a strong online backgammon option but recurrent issues dominate feedback. The top complaints are unstable connections and disconnects, which sometimes cost games; widespread concerns about dice randomness and possible rigging or cheating by opponents; numerous bugs and a clunky interface; occasional inability to join games; and ads interrupting play. A subset of reviews remains positive, calling it the best or fantastic backgammon app when it works.

### Pros

- Several reviewers call it the best backgammon/narde app in the Play Store.
- A few reviewers describe the game as fantastic or GOAT, indicating strong enthusiasm when it works.
- Online multiplayer is a valued feature for players who can find opponents and play matches.
- When functioning properly, the game is enjoyable and engaging.

### Cons

- Unstable connections, frequent disconnects, and players losing games due to reconnects.
- Perceived unfair dice/RNG and cheating by opponents (e.g., early doubles) as common complaints.
- Technical glitches and a buggy interface (lags, white screens, resolution changes, glitchy manual roll).
- Difficulties joining games or being unable to join for days.
- Ads and monetization pressure affecting gameplay.

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