# Backgammon - Lord of the Board

> Play Live Board Games Online

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1128669274](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1128669274)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1128669274`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beach Bum Ltd
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (88,438 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.7.407
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2016-08-31
- **Size:** 292 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backgammon-lord-of-the-board/id1128669274)
- **Website:** [https://www.bbumgames.com/](https://www.bbumgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bbumgames.com/privacy-policy](https://www.bbumgames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Backgammon - Lord of the Board is a free Chrome extension offering online Backgammon with friends. Play quickly, join live tournaments, and climb the leaderboard with a polished UI and fair RNG. Built-in chat keeps the competition social as you aim to master this classic dice game.

Features include social play (including Facebook integration), progression with coins, rings, trophies and prizes, detailed player statistics, and live tournaments against thousands of players. The app is age-gated (18+ per IGRS) and notes that winnings are not real money. Download today to claim a free welcome bonus and start playing.

## Rankings

- #4,231 — Overall
- #14 — board

## Review summary

The core Backgammon gameplay is described as fun and addictive, with some players enjoying the challenge. However, most reviews center on serious concerns: perceived rigging and non-random dice that favor opponents, relentless monetization (coins, seasons, upsells), and frequent ads or pop-ups. Technical glitches and input issues are also mentioned. A minority report occasional favorable rolls and ongoing enjoyment if you overlook fairness and payment expectations. Overall, the app is praised for gameplay by a few, but widely criticized for fairness and aggressive monetization.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging core gameplay
- Satisfying depth and challenge for backgammon enthusiasts
- Occasional favorable rolls or wins for some players despite issues

### Cons

- Perceived rigging and non-random dice outcomes that favor opponents
- Heavy monetization and pay-to-win feel (coin purchases, seasons, gated progress)
- Relentless upsells and ads/pop-ups interrupting gameplay
- Technical glitches and input issues (moves not registering, tallying problems)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1128669274)