# Backgammon NJ

> Play vs. AI, friend, or online

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id328168559](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id328168559)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id328168559`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jimmy Hu
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,527 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-06
- **First published:** 2009-09-01
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backgammon-nj/id328168559)
- **Website:** [https://www.njsoftware.com](https://www.njsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.njsoftware.com/privacy.html](https://www.njsoftware.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Backgammon NJ is a full-featured backgammon app powered by neural-network AI. Play online in real-time or turn-based, chat with opponents, invite friends, and auto-match with players worldwide.

Offline play supports games against the computer or a second player on one device. With Tutor Mode, hints, 4 skill levels, board customization, and detailed match analysis (Elo, top moves, and cube decisions), you can learn, improve, and compete at a world-class level.

## Rankings

- #46,861 — Overall

## Review summary

Many reviews accuse Backgammon NJ of biased RNG and an AI that knows future rolls, yielding unfair advantages—especially late in games with frequent doubles. While some praise the UI, customization, and delay-prevention features, the dominant sentiment is frustration over perceived cheating and reliability issues. A few note performance glitches and a significant price increase. Overall, the positive aspects are modest compared with widespread concerns about fairness and stability.

### Pros

- Smooth, intuitive gameplay with a clean interface.
- Customization options for gameplay.
- Time controls (90-second rule) help prevent slow play.
- Long-term appeal; some players have used the app for years and still return.

### Cons

- Perceived rigging: the AI appears to know upcoming dice and outcomes, making rolls non-random.
- End-game bias: the AI frequently receives powerful doubles at the end to win.
- The game seems to look ahead and play optimally based on future rolls, undermining fairness.
- Performance issues: clunky piece movement, occasional lockups, and stability problems.
- Recent price hike: charging around $8 for the app after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id328168559)