Backgammon Guru

Name: Backgammon Guru
Author: BPS Software

By: BPS Software

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Features & Capabilities

Backgammon Guru and Backgammon Guru Pro are AI-powered backgammon tutors built on a world-class neural net engine. They feature attractive boards and natural checker movement with drag-and-tap controls, and you can play against the computer or a friend. They support standard Backgammon as well as HyperGammon, let you set up any position for play or analysis, and answer what-if questions about the best moves in a given position.

Guru Pro adds advanced analytics: color-coded errors in a move list, interactive navigation, unlimited undo, and email export for deeper study. It also continuously shows an equity graph and offers ad-free operation with multiple skill levels, doubling, Crawford rule, pip counts, long moves, sounds, and more.

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By:

BPS Software

Version:

1.4 Last updated: 2015-07-22

Version code:

837146180

Creation date:

2010-06-25

Compatible devices:

Size:

25.00MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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Ranking

# 771,052 ▼ 37,362

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Developed by:

BPS Software

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/cl/app/backgammon-guru/id376321433?l=en-GB

User Reviews

Backgammon Guru is widely praised for its tutorials, online play, and engaging, realistic gameplay, plus an easy-to-learn UI. It’s addictive and enjoyable, with strong learning value. However, reviewers flag concerns about unfair-sounding AI/RNG behavior, an auto-move feature that can feel biased, and bugs or crashes that affect stability. Some also note an overabundance of doubles in RNG. Overall, a solid learning tool with strong multiplayer appeal but caveats around fairness and reliability.

Pros

Excellent tutorials and learning tools with the ability to compare your move to the computer's suggested best move; strong for skill development.
Online multiplayer adds substantial value, enabling social play and competition with others.
Very addictive and engaging; high replay value and enjoyable to play repeatedly.
Realistic feel and intuitive, easy-to-learn interface that appeals to both beginners and experienced players.

Cons

Perceived unfair AI and RNG bias, including an auto-move feature that can make games feel biased against the human player.
Bugs and stability issues, including crashes and other
poor programming
and other glitches that disrupt play.

Recent reviews

I have used three other “tutor” apps over the last few months. This is by far the best one. There is a learning curve that one has to master in order to use all available controls properly. My game is improving. You make a decision and then erase it and let the computer show you the best, correct one. The you can decide whether to use the one you made or the one the computer suggests. This apps will become popular if people try it.

by Bu*****, 2022-06-12

Displays all pips on bar as initial position. Impossible to play.

by Wa*****, 2021-08-03

Backgammon Guru is very poorly programmed. It cheats! Several times I had 2 checkers on the bar, and it was at the very beginning of the game, and I could have put both pieces in play, but as soon as I took the first checker off the bar, black started their move. Also, the random dice generator gives black doubles after a few rolls and they are always double 4s, 5s or 6s. I got a few doubles but usually my doubles were almost always 1s or occasionally 3s. I want to have my money refunded.