# PlayGem Backgammon Play Live

> Play Backgammon Game With Friends and Players Worldwide!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `playgem.backgammon`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PlayGem
- **Category:** GAME\_CASINO
- **Downloads:** 1,858,790
- **Rating:** 3.35 / 5 (5,813 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.466
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2013-08-28
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 200 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=playgem.backgammon)
- **Website:** [http://www.playgem.co](http://www.playgem.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.playgem.co/privacy-policy/](http://www.playgem.co/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PlayGem Backgammon Play Live is the ultimate free backgammon game app available for Android and mobile devices. Connect with friends or challenge players worldwide in this engaging, classic board game that blends strategy and fun. With millions of downloads, it offers live multiplayer matches, online tournaments, XP leveling, and a competitive Leaderboard to climb. Unlock seven beautiful, themed boards each with unique music to enrich your gaming experience.

This app supports all platforms and integrates seamlessly with Facebook for live challenges against your friends. Features include certified dice rolls, unlimited free games, and dedicated customer support. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, PlayGem Backgammon is designed to help you improve skills and enjoy quick, smooth contests anytime, anywhere. Download now and start rolling the dice in this timeless strategy game!

## Rankings

- #47,171 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.iap.permission.BILLING`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `playgem.backgammon.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews repeatedly claim this backgammon app is rigged and pay-to-win. Many report non-random dice, excessive doubles, and wins shaded toward paying players, with chips disappearing and purchases pressed. A large number say bots/guests dominate play and there are few real players, making matchmaking feel unfair. Some users also complain about loading issues, crashes, and poor customer support. A minority praise visuals, speed, and its potential as a casual time-killer, but overall consensus is negative due to fairness and reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Fast-paced gameplay with quick rounds
- Nice board visuals and design
- Long-running app with some players still using it since 2008
- Suitable for passing time / casual play

### Cons

- Dice are perceived to be non-random or rigged, with frequent unlikely outcomes and heavy doubles
- Pay-to-win model: chips vanish or require purchases to compete; perceived as a scam or biased toward paying players
- Bots or guest accounts dominate; few real players
- Unfair matchmaking: high-level players vs new players; imbalance in progression
- Frequent reliability issues: crashes, slow performance, load problems, and poor customer support

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