# Hardwood Backgammon

> Backgammon Board Game Online

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id897715914](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id897715914)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id897715914`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Silver Creek Entertainment
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (166 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.636
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-14
- **First published:** 2014-08-20
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hardwood-backgammon/id897715914)
- **Website:** [https://www.hardwoodgames.com/backgammon](https://www.hardwoodgames.com/backgammon)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/](https://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/)

## Description

Hardwood Backgammon is a long-running online community with a full-featured digital board game. Play solo, online with players worldwide, or challenge a neural net AI. Enjoy Tablet Board Mode for face-to-face play and deep customization of boards, dice, and backgrounds.

Sign in with your Hardwood account to carry cosmetics across games, join online tournaments and leaderboards, and access optional memberships and tokens. Free to play, with premium options for ad-free play and expanded features.

## Rankings

- #115,290 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Many praise the presentation, sound, and ease of use, with some noting fair dice and minimal ads. However a sizable portion claim the game is rigged or biased, with AI frequently winning and forcing moves. Some users report monetization hurdles and paying to alter rules, plus occasional loading problems and awkward controls. Overall the app looks great and plays well for some, but concerns about fairness and usability keep it from a clean consensus.

### Pros

- Dice rolls feel fair and random in several reviews.
- Attractive graphics and themes.
- Sound effects are nice and relaxing.
- Easy to use with a clean, straightforward interface.
- Low ad load or unobtrusive advertising.

### Cons

- Perceived rigging or bias in dice and AI advantage.
- Forced or suboptimal moves that benefit the computer.
- Monetization concerns tied to changing rules or difficulty.
- Loading issues or occasional crashes.
- Occasional awkward controls / user interface problems.

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