# Backgammon Guru

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376321433](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376321433)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id376321433`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BPS Software
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (87 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2015-07-22
- **First published:** 2010-06-25
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backgammon-guru/id376321433)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gamecolony.com/privacy2.html](https://www.gamecolony.com/privacy2.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #152,004 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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