Backgammon NJ Hack 6.3.8 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Jimmy Hu
Category: Games
Price: $4.99 (Download for free)
Version: 6.3.8
ID: com.njsoftware.backgammonnj
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Description
● GAME CENTER -- Play online, chat, invite friends, auto-match with random players
{ Real-time } Play online in real-time
{ Turn-based } Play online at your own pace
● VERSATILE -- Play offline vs. computer or against another person in 2-player mode
● CUSTOMIZABLE -- More options than any other backgammon app
Play & learn backgammon at skill levels ranging from beginner to world-class!
Backgammon NJ is a full-featured game which uses an advanced, neural network-based, artificial intelligence. Play against a computer AI, another person in 2-player mode on one device, or online against friends & other players. Using Tutor Mode & Hints, Backgammon NJ can show you how to improve your game!
Discriminating players will appreciate how well the AI plays. It uses a neural network trained on millions of positions, a bearoff database, & a match equity table to achieve strong gameplay that will challenge even expert players.
REVIEWS
"[I] know strong bg play when I see it. This app is the strongest iPhone bg app I've played with by far. It does not cheat period. ...Analyzing these matches with eXtreme Gammon confirms a world class level of play with normal luck factors. If you are losing, get over it. So would 99.9% of the other backgammon players in the world. It is just that good. Learn from it." -Richard Munitz, Giant of Backgammon, #21 world ranking in 2009
"Backgammon NJ plays at an extremely high level with an excellent interface, and I often use it to practice on my iPhone when I am traveling. I recommend it highly to my students and friends." -Phil Simborg, Professional Backgammon Teacher and Player, www.mindgamescenter.com
"I've played over 500 games now; I've checked about 5% of these against World Class Desktop programs (GNU, BGBlitz); and I've actually used some of the competition. NJ has the best interface and has more useful functions than any other backgammon apps out there."
"For serious backgammon players, Backgammon NJ is the way to go." -Macworld.com, May 2012
IS THIS GAME RIGHT FOR YOU?
This game is best for people:
• Who recognize the strength of neural network backgammon bots
• Who want to improve their game by playing against a world-class level AI
• Who will use the in-depth, technical features included in the app to prove that it is honest (https://www.njsoftware.com/note.html)
• Who won't expect to win consistently on the higher skill levels
FEATURES
• Neural network-based AI
• 2 game types: Standard Backgammon or Nackgammon
• 4 skill levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert
• Customizable board design & checker colors
• Mersenne Twister algorithm for random number generation
• Doubling cube
• Single games or match play up to 25 points
• Crawford rule for match play
• 1-player mode vs. computer
• 2-player mode on one device
• Game Center: Play real-time or turn-based online matches with friends & other players
• Chat with your online opponent
• Online Elo & Experience leaderboards
• Block list for auto-match
• User-friendly, tap-to-move interface
• Highlighted checker movement options
• Hint & Undo
• Learn with Status Meter & Tutor Mode
• Game & dice stats, including Elo rating & ER
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions
• Email match files
• Practice mode with unlimited undo (1-player vs. computer)
• Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option
• Options to reverse board direction, resign, use one-tap moves, auto bearoff, auto finish, use Jacoby rule, & much more
• Match analysis (in-app purchase): Analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save match files permanently
IMPORTANT
• If an online match ends for any reason, you'll receive the Elo pts you deserve. FAQ: https://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
• Contact us for help: https://contact.njsoftware.com
{ Real-time } Play online in real-time
{ Turn-based } Play online at your own pace
● VERSATILE -- Play offline vs. computer or against another person in 2-player mode
● CUSTOMIZABLE -- More options than any other backgammon app
Play & learn backgammon at skill levels ranging from beginner to world-class!
Backgammon NJ is a full-featured game which uses an advanced, neural network-based, artificial intelligence. Play against a computer AI, another person in 2-player mode on one device, or online against friends & other players. Using Tutor Mode & Hints, Backgammon NJ can show you how to improve your game!
Discriminating players will appreciate how well the AI plays. It uses a neural network trained on millions of positions, a bearoff database, & a match equity table to achieve strong gameplay that will challenge even expert players.
REVIEWS
"[I] know strong bg play when I see it. This app is the strongest iPhone bg app I've played with by far. It does not cheat period. ...Analyzing these matches with eXtreme Gammon confirms a world class level of play with normal luck factors. If you are losing, get over it. So would 99.9% of the other backgammon players in the world. It is just that good. Learn from it." -Richard Munitz, Giant of Backgammon, #21 world ranking in 2009
"Backgammon NJ plays at an extremely high level with an excellent interface, and I often use it to practice on my iPhone when I am traveling. I recommend it highly to my students and friends." -Phil Simborg, Professional Backgammon Teacher and Player, www.mindgamescenter.com
"I've played over 500 games now; I've checked about 5% of these against World Class Desktop programs (GNU, BGBlitz); and I've actually used some of the competition. NJ has the best interface and has more useful functions than any other backgammon apps out there."
"For serious backgammon players, Backgammon NJ is the way to go." -Macworld.com, May 2012
IS THIS GAME RIGHT FOR YOU?
This game is best for people:
• Who recognize the strength of neural network backgammon bots
• Who want to improve their game by playing against a world-class level AI
• Who will use the in-depth, technical features included in the app to prove that it is honest (https://www.njsoftware.com/note.html)
• Who won't expect to win consistently on the higher skill levels
FEATURES
• Neural network-based AI
• 2 game types: Standard Backgammon or Nackgammon
• 4 skill levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert
• Customizable board design & checker colors
• Mersenne Twister algorithm for random number generation
• Doubling cube
• Single games or match play up to 25 points
• Crawford rule for match play
• 1-player mode vs. computer
• 2-player mode on one device
• Game Center: Play real-time or turn-based online matches with friends & other players
• Chat with your online opponent
• Online Elo & Experience leaderboards
• Block list for auto-match
• User-friendly, tap-to-move interface
• Highlighted checker movement options
• Hint & Undo
• Learn with Status Meter & Tutor Mode
• Game & dice stats, including Elo rating & ER
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions
• Email match files
• Practice mode with unlimited undo (1-player vs. computer)
• Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option
• Options to reverse board direction, resign, use one-tap moves, auto bearoff, auto finish, use Jacoby rule, & much more
• Match analysis (in-app purchase): Analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save match files permanently
IMPORTANT
• If an online match ends for any reason, you'll receive the Elo pts you deserve. FAQ: https://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
• Contact us for help: https://contact.njsoftware.com
Version history
6.3.8
2020-05-11
v6.3:
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.8:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.8:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
6.3.6
2020-05-06
v6.3:
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.6:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.6:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
6.3.4
2020-05-03
v6.3:
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.4:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.4:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
6.3.2
2020-05-03
v6.3:
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.2:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
v6.3.2:
- Fixed issue running app on iOS 10.x devices
6.3
2020-04-23
- Fixed turn-based invite crash
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
- Fixed bug where offline match progress would be lost in some cases after exiting a turn-based match
- Minor bug fixes
6.2.2
2019-10-11
v6.2:
- Updated for iOS 13
- Added two slower checker speeds
v6.2.2:
- Minor bug fix
- Updated for iOS 13
- Added two slower checker speeds
v6.2.2:
- Minor bug fix
6.2
2019-10-09
- Updated for iOS 13
- Added two slower checker speeds
- Added two slower checker speeds
6.1
2018-01-16
- Added arrow buttons to analysis move List to quickly jump to top and bottom
- Updated for iPhone X
- Bug fix for analyzing two matches in a row with different match lengths
- Bug fix for online play chat input line being covered by keyboard on iOS 11
Notes:
- On iPhone X, to return to the Home screen, swipe up once on the Home indicator at the bottom of the board to activate it, and swipe up a second time on the Home indicator to return to the Home screen.
- If you're experiencing app crashes, it's most likely caused by Apple Game Center bugs. To prevent the crashes, do the following:
1) In BGNJ, under Advanced Options > Online Settings > turn OFF "Enable Game Center"
2) Force quit BGNJ (double-tap Home button and swipe away BGNJ)
3) Run BGNJ and play OFFLINE matches only
For more info, contact us directly: http://contact.njsoftware.com
- Updated for iPhone X
- Bug fix for analyzing two matches in a row with different match lengths
- Bug fix for online play chat input line being covered by keyboard on iOS 11
Notes:
- On iPhone X, to return to the Home screen, swipe up once on the Home indicator at the bottom of the board to activate it, and swipe up a second time on the Home indicator to return to the Home screen.
- If you're experiencing app crashes, it's most likely caused by Apple Game Center bugs. To prevent the crashes, do the following:
1) In BGNJ, under Advanced Options > Online Settings > turn OFF "Enable Game Center"
2) Force quit BGNJ (double-tap Home button and swipe away BGNJ)
3) Run BGNJ and play OFFLINE matches only
For more info, contact us directly: http://contact.njsoftware.com
6.0.2
2016-10-05
v6.0:
- Added "Random" and "Alternating" options to Checker Movement setting. These options will take effect each time you start a new match.
- Option to display point numbers
- Game Center: In iOS 10, invite friends to play through Contacts. More info: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
- Bug fix for "Play Position with Same Rolls" option in analysis mode
- Bug fix for crash when sending match files on iOS 10
v6.0.2:
- Bug fix for checker movement direction in turn-based matches
- Added "Random" and "Alternating" options to Checker Movement setting. These options will take effect each time you start a new match.
- Option to display point numbers
- Game Center: In iOS 10, invite friends to play through Contacts. More info: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
- Bug fix for "Play Position with Same Rolls" option in analysis mode
- Bug fix for crash when sending match files on iOS 10
v6.0.2:
- Bug fix for checker movement direction in turn-based matches
6.0
2016-10-04
- Added "Random" and "Alternating" options to Checker Movement setting. These options will take effect each time you start a new match.
- Option to display point numbers
- Game Center: In iOS 10, invite friends to play through Contacts. More info: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
- Bug fix for "Play Position with Same Rolls" option in analysis mode
- Bug fix for crash when sending match files on iOS 10
- Option to display point numbers
- Game Center: In iOS 10, invite friends to play through Contacts. More info: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
- Bug fix for "Play Position with Same Rolls" option in analysis mode
- Bug fix for crash when sending match files on iOS 10
5.3.4
2016-01-29
- Practice mode: 1-player mode with unlimited undo. Statistics are not tracked in this mode.
- Option to display checker counts on points with 6+ checkers & on bearoff trays
- Option to display pip count in white for both players
- Autoplay Forced Moves: Added full & partial moves option
- Option to play from position with same rolls as match file (in analysis mode). Note: This will only work if the original match was played with automatic rolls, and the RNG seed wasn't changed during the match.
- Bug fix for analysis mode
- Option to display checker counts on points with 6+ checkers & on bearoff trays
- Option to display pip count in white for both players
- Autoplay Forced Moves: Added full & partial moves option
- Option to play from position with same rolls as match file (in analysis mode). Note: This will only work if the original match was played with automatic rolls, and the RNG seed wasn't changed during the match.
- Bug fix for analysis mode
5.3.2
2016-01-24
- Practice mode: 1-player mode with unlimited undo. Statistics are not tracked in this mode.
- Option to display checker counts on points with 6+ checkers & on bearoff trays
- Option to display pip count in white for both players
- Autoplay Forced Moves: Added full & partial moves option
- Option to play from position with same rolls as match file (in analysis mode). Note: This will only work if the original match was played with automatic rolls, and the RNG seed wasn't changed during the match.
- Bug fixes
- Option to display checker counts on points with 6+ checkers & on bearoff trays
- Option to display pip count in white for both players
- Autoplay Forced Moves: Added full & partial moves option
- Option to play from position with same rolls as match file (in analysis mode). Note: This will only work if the original match was played with automatic rolls, and the RNG seed wasn't changed during the match.
- Bug fixes
5.3
2016-01-22
- Practice mode: 1-player mode with unlimited undo. Statistics are not tracked in this mode.
- Option to display checker counts on points with 6+ checkers & on bearoff trays
- Option to display pip count in white for both players
- Autoplay Forced Moves: Added full & partial moves option
- Option to play from position with same rolls as match file (in analysis mode). Note: This will only work if the original match was played with automatic rolls, and the RNG seed wasn't changed during the match.
- Bug fixes
- Option to display checker counts on points with 6+ checkers & on bearoff trays
- Option to display pip count in white for both players
- Autoplay Forced Moves: Added full & partial moves option
- Option to play from position with same rolls as match file (in analysis mode). Note: This will only work if the original match was played with automatic rolls, and the RNG seed wasn't changed during the match.
- Bug fixes
5.2
2015-10-21
- 64-bit support
- Turn-based online match: send turn reminder to opponent (in Chat window)
- Send friend request (in Online Settings)
- Added "Toggle Pip Count" option to Double Tap and Swipe Left on Status Meter settings
- Fixed online invites and rematches in iOS 9
- Fixed bug in analysis mode where doubling errors for the game immediately following the Crawford game were not being recognized
- Turn-based online match: send turn reminder to opponent (in Chat window)
- Send friend request (in Online Settings)
- Added "Toggle Pip Count" option to Double Tap and Swipe Left on Status Meter settings
- Fixed online invites and rematches in iOS 9
- Fixed bug in analysis mode where doubling errors for the game immediately following the Crawford game were not being recognized
5.1
2015-03-24
- Match files list shows player names
- Fixed bug where analysis mode errors were not normalized to doubling cube
- Added workaround to help prevent real-time match disconnections. As more players update to the new version, this workaround may have more effect. More info: http://bit.ly/1vpw553
Questions? Contact us: http://contact.njsoftware.com
- Fixed bug where analysis mode errors were not normalized to doubling cube
- Added workaround to help prevent real-time match disconnections. As more players update to the new version, this workaround may have more effect. More info: http://bit.ly/1vpw553
Questions? Contact us: http://contact.njsoftware.com
5.0.2
2014-11-10
v5.0.2:
- Fixed in-app purchase Store loading problem for some countries
- Fixed resignation confirmation message problem
- Fixed board display problem for iPhone 6 Plus users who have Display Zoom turned on
v5.0:
- Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus high resolution screens
- Auto-Roll option
- Auto-End Turn option
- Real-time online match: option to disable sleep during match
- Real-time online match: option to End Match if your opponent hasn't moved in 90 seconds. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Turn-based online match: option to End Match if your FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Analysis package (in-app purchase): analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save unlimited match files permanently
- Online VIP (in-app purchase): auto-match real-time online opponents within selected ranges for Elo rating, aborted match %, completed match %, and total matches
- Select Menu > Store to view in-app purchases
- Added "Match Files" option to Double Tap and Swipe Left on Status Meter settings
TIPS:
- A turn-based online match where a NON-FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days will automatically end if you view the match. If you don't open the match and VIEW it, it will not end.
- Questions? Contact us: http://contact.njsoftware.com
- Fixed in-app purchase Store loading problem for some countries
- Fixed resignation confirmation message problem
- Fixed board display problem for iPhone 6 Plus users who have Display Zoom turned on
v5.0:
- Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus high resolution screens
- Auto-Roll option
- Auto-End Turn option
- Real-time online match: option to disable sleep during match
- Real-time online match: option to End Match if your opponent hasn't moved in 90 seconds. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Turn-based online match: option to End Match if your FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Analysis package (in-app purchase): analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save unlimited match files permanently
- Online VIP (in-app purchase): auto-match real-time online opponents within selected ranges for Elo rating, aborted match %, completed match %, and total matches
- Select Menu > Store to view in-app purchases
- Added "Match Files" option to Double Tap and Swipe Left on Status Meter settings
TIPS:
- A turn-based online match where a NON-FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days will automatically end if you view the match. If you don't open the match and VIEW it, it will not end.
- Questions? Contact us: http://contact.njsoftware.com
5.0
2014-11-08
NOTE: iPhone 6 Plus users: You will need to turn Display Zoom off in order for the graphics to display correctly. This issue will be fixed in the next update. Contact us directly for more info: http://contact.njsoftware.com
- Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus high resolution screens
- Auto-Roll option
- Auto-End Turn option
- Real-time online match: option to disable sleep during match
- Real-time online match: option to End Match if your opponent hasn't moved in 90 seconds. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Turn-based online match: option to End Match if your FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Analysis package (in-app purchase): analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save unlimited match files permanently
- Online VIP (in-app purchase): auto-match real-time online opponents within selected ranges for Elo rating, aborted match %, completed match %, and total matches
- Select Menu > Store to view in-app purchases
- Added "Match Files" option to Double Tap and Swipe Left on Status Meter settings
TIPS:
- A turn-based online match where a NON-FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days will automatically end if you view the match. If you don't open the match and VIEW it, it will not end.
- Questions? Contact us: http://contact.njsoftware.com
- Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus high resolution screens
- Auto-Roll option
- Auto-End Turn option
- Real-time online match: option to disable sleep during match
- Real-time online match: option to End Match if your opponent hasn't moved in 90 seconds. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Turn-based online match: option to End Match if your FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- Analysis package (in-app purchase): analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save unlimited match files permanently
- Online VIP (in-app purchase): auto-match real-time online opponents within selected ranges for Elo rating, aborted match %, completed match %, and total matches
- Select Menu > Store to view in-app purchases
- Added "Match Files" option to Double Tap and Swipe Left on Status Meter settings
TIPS:
- A turn-based online match where a NON-FRIEND opponent hasn't moved in 7+ days will automatically end if you view the match. If you don't open the match and VIEW it, it will not end.
- Questions? Contact us: http://contact.njsoftware.com
4.1
2014-04-25
- Turn-based online matches: Matches against non-Friends where one player hasn't moved in 7+ days will automatically end when they are viewed. Partial Elo is calculated, but the match won't count as an Abort for either player.
- "Double tap on status bar" setting now has a "Next turn-based match" option. This option will advance you through each TB match that is on your turn. You must complete your turn before proceeding to the next match.
- Added swipe left on status bar option with same choices as double tap option.
- Added option to turn off Statistics button after games.
- Removed Save button from Settings window. Changes will be saved when you exit the settings window.
- Bug fixes
- "Double tap on status bar" setting now has a "Next turn-based match" option. This option will advance you through each TB match that is on your turn. You must complete your turn before proceeding to the next match.
- Added swipe left on status bar option with same choices as double tap option.
- Added option to turn off Statistics button after games.
- Removed Save button from Settings window. Changes will be saved when you exit the settings window.
- Bug fixes
4.0
2013-10-10
- Updated for iOS 7
- [Game Center] Turn-based online matches: These matches are played at your own pace. You can do anything you want (answer a phone call, use other apps, etc.) for as much time as you want between moves. You can play multiple turn-based matches at the same time.
- [Game Center] Elo Experience leaderboards
- [Game Center] Elo Rating leaderboards will now display up-to-date ratings
- Option to prompt after error for Cube Tutor
- Option to double tap on status meter for match info, stats, or turn-based match list
- Option to tap left side of board for dice
- In record match speed mode, rolling the dice will dance with a random roll when a player is closed out on the bar.
- Removed Cancel button from Advanced Options menu. Tap outside the menu to close it.
- Minor bug fixes
Note: If you play real-time online matches on more than one device, we recommend that you play your first online match using this update on the device that you play on the most. This will help ensure that your real-time Elo rating is transferred correctly to the new leaderboard.
- [Game Center] Turn-based online matches: These matches are played at your own pace. You can do anything you want (answer a phone call, use other apps, etc.) for as much time as you want between moves. You can play multiple turn-based matches at the same time.
- [Game Center] Elo Experience leaderboards
- [Game Center] Elo Rating leaderboards will now display up-to-date ratings
- Option to prompt after error for Cube Tutor
- Option to double tap on status meter for match info, stats, or turn-based match list
- Option to tap left side of board for dice
- In record match speed mode, rolling the dice will dance with a random roll when a player is closed out on the bar.
- Removed Cancel button from Advanced Options menu. Tap outside the menu to close it.
- Minor bug fixes
Note: If you play real-time online matches on more than one device, we recommend that you play your first online match using this update on the device that you play on the most. This will help ensure that your real-time Elo rating is transferred correctly to the new leaderboard.
3.0.2
2013-01-10
v3.0.2:
• Fixed Cube Tutor bug in v3.0
• Fixed online chat window problem for iOS 6
v3.0:
• This update requires iOS 5.0 or later.
• iPhone 5 screen support
• New wood board design
• New felt board design. A very special thanks to Joaquim Marques Nielsen for designing this board! :)
• Old wood & felt boards renamed to "Wood Classic" & "Felt Classic"
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions (under Advanced Options)
• Cube error statistics
• Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option
• Match files now saved for last 20 matches
• Option to pick up dice on forced moves
• Option to use Jacoby rule for single games
• Option to set names for the Human Player/Player 1 & Player 2 for offline matches
• Option to not show Hint button
• Option to select match file extension (.mat or .txt)
• Modified Elo calculation for single games to be more consistent in varied situations. (Note: FIBS doesn't calculate Elo for single games.)
Game Center:
• New stats in auto-match notification window: Opponent Elo, completed matches, & aborted matches. At first, players will have very little or no stats. As more users update to this version & play online, there will be more stats available for each player.
• Block list for auto-match
• Declining a match will no longer turn off Auto-Match
• Sound for auto-match notification & option to turn off
• Fixed Game Center invite problem for iOS 6
• Implemented workarounds for Game Center packet loss problems
• Improved online Elo rating robustness
• Fixed Cube Tutor bug in v3.0
• Fixed online chat window problem for iOS 6
v3.0:
• This update requires iOS 5.0 or later.
• iPhone 5 screen support
• New wood board design
• New felt board design. A very special thanks to Joaquim Marques Nielsen for designing this board! :)
• Old wood & felt boards renamed to "Wood Classic" & "Felt Classic"
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions (under Advanced Options)
• Cube error statistics
• Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option
• Match files now saved for last 20 matches
• Option to pick up dice on forced moves
• Option to use Jacoby rule for single games
• Option to set names for the Human Player/Player 1 & Player 2 for offline matches
• Option to not show Hint button
• Option to select match file extension (.mat or .txt)
• Modified Elo calculation for single games to be more consistent in varied situations. (Note: FIBS doesn't calculate Elo for single games.)
Game Center:
• New stats in auto-match notification window: Opponent Elo, completed matches, & aborted matches. At first, players will have very little or no stats. As more users update to this version & play online, there will be more stats available for each player.
• Block list for auto-match
• Declining a match will no longer turn off Auto-Match
• Sound for auto-match notification & option to turn off
• Fixed Game Center invite problem for iOS 6
• Implemented workarounds for Game Center packet loss problems
• Improved online Elo rating robustness
3.0
2013-01-05
• This update requires iOS 5.0 or later.
• iPhone 5 screen support
• New wood board design
• New felt board design. A very special thanks to Joaquim Marques Nielsen for designing this board! :)
• Old wood & felt boards renamed to "Wood Classic" & "Felt Classic"
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions (under Advanced Options)
• Cube error statistics
• Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option
• Match files now saved for last 20 matches
• Option to pick up dice on forced moves
• Option to use Jacoby rule for single games
• Option to set names for the Human Player/Player 1 & Player 2 for offline matches
• Option to not show Hint button
• Option to select match file extension (.mat or .txt)
• Modified Elo calculation for single games to be more consistent in varied situations. (Note: FIBS doesn't calculate Elo for single games.)
Game Center:
• New stats in auto-match notification window: Opponent Elo, completed matches, & aborted matches. At first, players will have very little or no stats. As more users update to this version & play online, there will be more stats available for each player.
• Block list for auto-match
• Declining a match will no longer turn off Auto-Match
• Sound for auto-match notification & option to turn off
• Fixed Game Center invite problem for iOS 6
• Implemented workarounds for Game Center packet loss problems
• Improved online Elo rating robustness
• iPhone 5 screen support
• New wood board design
• New felt board design. A very special thanks to Joaquim Marques Nielsen for designing this board! :)
• Old wood & felt boards renamed to "Wood Classic" & "Felt Classic"
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, equity, top 10 moves, & cube decisions (under Advanced Options)
• Cube error statistics
• Manual match recording mode with unlimited undo & speed mode option
• Match files now saved for last 20 matches
• Option to pick up dice on forced moves
• Option to use Jacoby rule for single games
• Option to set names for the Human Player/Player 1 & Player 2 for offline matches
• Option to not show Hint button
• Option to select match file extension (.mat or .txt)
• Modified Elo calculation for single games to be more consistent in varied situations. (Note: FIBS doesn't calculate Elo for single games.)
Game Center:
• New stats in auto-match notification window: Opponent Elo, completed matches, & aborted matches. At first, players will have very little or no stats. As more users update to this version & play online, there will be more stats available for each player.
• Block list for auto-match
• Declining a match will no longer turn off Auto-Match
• Sound for auto-match notification & option to turn off
• Fixed Game Center invite problem for iOS 6
• Implemented workarounds for Game Center packet loss problems
• Improved online Elo rating robustness
2.5.3
2011-10-18
Version 2.5:
- Updated for iOS 5
- 180 degree screen rotation in landscape mode
- Option to lock orientation
- Modified difficulty of Easy & Medium skill levels. The new levels are:
* Easy: This level is in between the difficulty of the old Easy and Medium levels from the previous version.
* Medium: This level has been adjusted in difficulty to better reflect a 1500 Elo rating. This level is more difficult than the old Medium level from the previous version.
- In 2-player mode (offline & online with 2 human players), resigning a game with an equity less than or equal to 1.1 will offer to resign a single game instead of a gammon. This will allow players to resign a single game sooner. Previously, the threshold was 1.001, and players could only resign a single game when a gammon was nearly impossible. Now, players can resign when the gammon chance is low. Note: Accepting a resignation offered under these circumstances isn't optimal but can speed the match up.
Version 2.5.1:
- Fixed a graphical bug in the settings window in v2.5
Version 2.5.3:
- Fixed the Play button in the Statistics and Dice Rolls windows for iOS 5
- Updated for iOS 5
- 180 degree screen rotation in landscape mode
- Option to lock orientation
- Modified difficulty of Easy & Medium skill levels. The new levels are:
* Easy: This level is in between the difficulty of the old Easy and Medium levels from the previous version.
* Medium: This level has been adjusted in difficulty to better reflect a 1500 Elo rating. This level is more difficult than the old Medium level from the previous version.
- In 2-player mode (offline & online with 2 human players), resigning a game with an equity less than or equal to 1.1 will offer to resign a single game instead of a gammon. This will allow players to resign a single game sooner. Previously, the threshold was 1.001, and players could only resign a single game when a gammon was nearly impossible. Now, players can resign when the gammon chance is low. Note: Accepting a resignation offered under these circumstances isn't optimal but can speed the match up.
Version 2.5.1:
- Fixed a graphical bug in the settings window in v2.5
Version 2.5.3:
- Fixed the Play button in the Statistics and Dice Rolls windows for iOS 5
2.5.1
2011-10-08
Version 2.5:
- Updated for iOS 5
- 180 degree screen rotation in landscape mode
- Option to lock orientation
- Modified difficulty of Easy & Medium skill levels. The new levels are:
* Easy: This level is in between the difficulty of the old Easy and Medium levels from the previous version.
* Medium: This level has been adjusted in difficulty to better reflect a 1500 ELO rating. This level is more difficult than the old Medium level from the previous version.
- In 2-player mode (offline & online with 2 human players), resigning a game with an equity less than or equal to 1.1 will offer to resign a single game instead of a gammon. This will allow players to resign a single game sooner. Previously, the threshold was 1.001, and players could only resign a single game when a gammon was nearly impossible. Now, players can resign when the gammon chance is low. Note: Accepting a resignation offered under these circumstances isn't optimal but can speed the match up.
Version 2.5.1:
- Fixed a graphical bug in the settings window in v2.5
- Updated for iOS 5
- 180 degree screen rotation in landscape mode
- Option to lock orientation
- Modified difficulty of Easy & Medium skill levels. The new levels are:
* Easy: This level is in between the difficulty of the old Easy and Medium levels from the previous version.
* Medium: This level has been adjusted in difficulty to better reflect a 1500 ELO rating. This level is more difficult than the old Medium level from the previous version.
- In 2-player mode (offline & online with 2 human players), resigning a game with an equity less than or equal to 1.1 will offer to resign a single game instead of a gammon. This will allow players to resign a single game sooner. Previously, the threshold was 1.001, and players could only resign a single game when a gammon was nearly impossible. Now, players can resign when the gammon chance is low. Note: Accepting a resignation offered under these circumstances isn't optimal but can speed the match up.
Version 2.5.1:
- Fixed a graphical bug in the settings window in v2.5
2.5
2011-10-07
- Updated for iOS 5
- 180 degree screen rotation in landscape mode
- Option to lock orientation
- Modified difficulty of Easy & Medium skill levels. The new levels are:
* Easy: This level is in between the difficulty of the old Easy and Medium levels from the previous version.
* Medium: This level has been adjusted in difficulty to better reflect a 1500 ELO rating. This level is more difficult than the old Medium level from the previous version.
- In 2-player mode (offline & online with 2 human players), resigning a game with an equity less than or equal to 1.1 will offer to resign a single game instead of a gammon. This will allow players to resign a single game sooner. Previously, the threshold was 1.001, and players could only resign a single game when a gammon was nearly impossible. Now, players can resign when the gammon chance is low. Note: Accepting a resignation offered under these circumstances isn't optimal but can speed the match up.
- 180 degree screen rotation in landscape mode
- Option to lock orientation
- Modified difficulty of Easy & Medium skill levels. The new levels are:
* Easy: This level is in between the difficulty of the old Easy and Medium levels from the previous version.
* Medium: This level has been adjusted in difficulty to better reflect a 1500 ELO rating. This level is more difficult than the old Medium level from the previous version.
- In 2-player mode (offline & online with 2 human players), resigning a game with an equity less than or equal to 1.1 will offer to resign a single game instead of a gammon. This will allow players to resign a single game sooner. Previously, the threshold was 1.001, and players could only resign a single game when a gammon was nearly impossible. Now, players can resign when the gammon chance is low. Note: Accepting a resignation offered under these circumstances isn't optimal but can speed the match up.
2.4.2
2011-07-11
+ Added additional match lengths up to 25 points
+ New Game Center features (requires internet & iOS 4.1 or later):
- Option to play long matches only (3 points or longer)
- After a match ends, continue chatting if both players remain connected or view chat history
- Improved online ELO rating robustness
Game Center FAQ: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
*If you encounter any issues with online play that are not covered in our Game Center FAQ, please send us feedback. The more detailed the info that you provide us, the easier it will be for us to resolve potential issues. Contact us at:
http://contact.njsoftware.com
+ New Game Center features (requires internet & iOS 4.1 or later):
- Option to play long matches only (3 points or longer)
- After a match ends, continue chatting if both players remain connected or view chat history
- Improved online ELO rating robustness
Game Center FAQ: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com
*If you encounter any issues with online play that are not covered in our Game Center FAQ, please send us feedback. The more detailed the info that you provide us, the easier it will be for us to resolve potential issues. Contact us at:
http://contact.njsoftware.com
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power User (Includes all the features of Analysis Package and Online VIP.) |
Free |
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| Analysis Package (Analyze past match files, view moves & errors for match, step through match, jump to position, play from position, save match files permanently.) |
Free |
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| Online VIP (Auto-match real-time online opponents within selected ranges for Elo rating, aborted match %, completed match %, and total matches.) |
Free |
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Ratings
4.4 out of 5
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Reviews
devitre,
Great for practice, but so dishonest that is hurts
Whatever posts you’ll read, this is by far the best backgammon app by far to practice your skills.
However, and that comes with the package, don’t expect to get a fair fighting chance in Expert mode.
The rolls are rigged, yes, and actually designed to keep you up on your toes for the worst possible outcome. You will face a ridiculous amount of 7 rolls and doubles. Just think of it as tough practice.
If you play the computer on manual rolls in Expert Mode, you will see the difference.
The computer obviously can’t look at the upcoming rolls nor can it count on rolling 7 or high doubles. You will notice how less aggressive the computer attacks and how timidly it plays the doubling cube.
The only problem with this app is the dishonesty of its developers. Their so-called AI in Expert mode is a fraud. If they would call it “Worst case” you’d at least have a sense of what you’re up against.
Which is a shame because this is by far the smoothest and most addictive backgammon app on the market.
Why not throw the players a bone and reduce the rage, and the number of times this app has been deleted and reloaded again?
Oliver
However, and that comes with the package, don’t expect to get a fair fighting chance in Expert mode.
The rolls are rigged, yes, and actually designed to keep you up on your toes for the worst possible outcome. You will face a ridiculous amount of 7 rolls and doubles. Just think of it as tough practice.
If you play the computer on manual rolls in Expert Mode, you will see the difference.
The computer obviously can’t look at the upcoming rolls nor can it count on rolling 7 or high doubles. You will notice how less aggressive the computer attacks and how timidly it plays the doubling cube.
The only problem with this app is the dishonesty of its developers. Their so-called AI in Expert mode is a fraud. If they would call it “Worst case” you’d at least have a sense of what you’re up against.
Which is a shame because this is by far the smoothest and most addictive backgammon app on the market.
Why not throw the players a bone and reduce the rage, and the number of times this app has been deleted and reloaded again?
Oliver
pacer1234567,
Rock Solid. Thanks for manual dice mode...
Used to be a fan - not so much anymore. Users' experience is that the game cheats and developers response is that users are not as good as they think. WRONG. Developer ignores the subjective user experience, which is just bad business.
Overall I like the game and have played thousands of games. I think the flaw in AI design is the 4 levels: easy, medium, hard, expert. The only way to pragmatically make these levels appear to act progressively more advanced is to choke or open the competitive advantage granted to the computer (in my opinion). Regardless, the end result is well described by hundreds of users and that is a bias that the game feels as if it has an unrealistic advantage. This can get tiresome. NOTE computer rolls 7s to enter board from bar like crazy. To compete you should avoid being uncovered on 7.
The developer should spend some energy trying to address this common user observation because just as he asserts that his game does not cheat, I would like to assert that all of the users' experiences cannot be dismissed either. So I believe there is room for improvement - but I also imagine it would be a tremendously difficult programming problem to solve.
Overall I like the game and have played thousands of games. I think the flaw in AI design is the 4 levels: easy, medium, hard, expert. The only way to pragmatically make these levels appear to act progressively more advanced is to choke or open the competitive advantage granted to the computer (in my opinion). Regardless, the end result is well described by hundreds of users and that is a bias that the game feels as if it has an unrealistic advantage. This can get tiresome. NOTE computer rolls 7s to enter board from bar like crazy. To compete you should avoid being uncovered on 7.
The developer should spend some energy trying to address this common user observation because just as he asserts that his game does not cheat, I would like to assert that all of the users' experiences cannot be dismissed either. So I believe there is room for improvement - but I also imagine it would be a tremendously difficult programming problem to solve.
Bigkidsdad,
Excellent game impossible rolls for computer
Read reviews thought many were sour grapes poor backgammon players but have to say after playing over 3100 games whether I am a horrible backgammon player or not it is impossible for the computer to get “out” as quickly as it does with one opening when my player can be bumped for 5-7 turns with three slots open as often as it does. My win percentage hovers around 35% on expert which is a trigger number for “hope” in most studies for failure. Again I may be a miserable backgammon player but I can tell you the roll the computer will get when I leave an open chip or have computer bumped more then not. Would love to see computer get locked like I do with 50% open slots but after 3100+ games it is not likely to happen. Empirically the game cheats and that is not because I lose but because I have yet to see it run into a stream of bad rolls like I get (and anyone would get if playing a regular game). I have seen the “risk management” arguments and I dismiss them because it is not about losing (I have a friend who pummels me when we play about the same as the computer and I can get him on a bad run of rolls like I get, not the computer). Anyhow it seems by reading the reviews the developer has no interest in “fixing” this so play and enjoy if u can.
PHK1853,
Plays well but unrealistic
I believe that the look and feel of This backgammon app is the best out there. I have read many other reviews and I have noticed that the developer is maniacally defensive about comments that the game is skewed toward the AI. I have to say, though, that after having played literally thousands of games on this app, there is absolutely no doubt that it is skewed toward the AI. Yes, I have a slight winning record but the incredible number of times the AI gets perfect rolls is just ridiculous. There is no risk a human player can make that will go unpunished and no opportunity for the AI that will go unfulfilled. I've also noticed that the game is "streaky". When I realize that the streak is in my favor I know I can make riskier plays,and play more conservatively when the streak is against me. The game has such good motion, appearance, and fluid motion I have been reluctant to give up on it. The time has come, though, where my frustration with the game has superseded the positive attributes. When the developer makes changes in logic to achieve more realistic outcomes I will gladly come back, but for now I am done with this game.
gupta finelli,
Best backgammon game available
The graphics aren’t as snazzy nor are the sound effects as crisp as some other BG games but there is no equal to the uniquely realistic gameplay in BGNJ. The AI is superb, the gameplay is fair. Any reports of “rigging of the dice” is a delusion in the mind of the player. Tutor modes and game analysis allow you to see your errors and really improve your game. Another highlight, the “league” of players is small but highly skilled and devoted. Best of all there is no constant “buy in” for chips or coins. You buy the game once and that’s it. The rest is playing and improving your ER. There is a crashing issue that seems to be a function of Game Center, so says the developer. It’s still the best game out there.
One suggestion: open up the microphone. Then players could talk to each other in real time. Would save typing in the chat window and would make the game very social.
One suggestion: open up the microphone. Then players could talk to each other in real time. Would save typing in the chat window and would make the game very social.
Maxx!,
Overall solid, couple things that bother me a lot
Overall solid app. Turn based multiplayer is great, and helpful but tutorials. I’ve used this app and then deleted it and then came back to it,mostly because of a few smaller things that’d make this really worth the money:
Wish the Animation of checkers was smoother in regular play, pretty abrupt movements right now.
the auto finish I wish it could go slower and respect the same animation so you can actually see how the game finishes (hard to tell what each roll is)
In multiplayer chat, you should be able to send a message after your turn. It’s annoying you can’t type a message after your turn.
Wish the Animation of checkers was smoother in regular play, pretty abrupt movements right now.
the auto finish I wish it could go slower and respect the same animation so you can actually see how the game finishes (hard to tell what each roll is)
In multiplayer chat, you should be able to send a message after your turn. It’s annoying you can’t type a message after your turn.
Mystery Base,
Satisfied
Unsatisfied that dice rolls are scripted and predetermined. Unrealistic combinations and repeat doublets are a source of consternation. Needs real-time dice rolling algorithm!
After several hundred games I feel I am improving, albeit slowly. Wish there was more strategic guidance or tables of rolls/percentages to reference (though pointless the way dice are implemented here).
Online can be okay though plagued by amateurs doubling at odd times, preoccupied with accumulating match points and not focused on the game in front of them. Some players slow to move or abandon games- should be penalty/forfeit here. Maybe this is implemented, it’s been along while since I played online.
There are good books on the game which detail strategy and risk management. I suggest looking into them and playing on a real board to fully realize what a nice pastime this addictive game can be.
After several hundred games I feel I am improving, albeit slowly. Wish there was more strategic guidance or tables of rolls/percentages to reference (though pointless the way dice are implemented here).
Online can be okay though plagued by amateurs doubling at odd times, preoccupied with accumulating match points and not focused on the game in front of them. Some players slow to move or abandon games- should be penalty/forfeit here. Maybe this is implemented, it’s been along while since I played online.
There are good books on the game which detail strategy and risk management. I suggest looking into them and playing on a real board to fully realize what a nice pastime this addictive game can be.
Backgammon Ben,
Not Random Rolls - Computer Gets Too Many Doubles
This game is not random with the rolls of the dice. Every time the computer lands on one of my single pieces, if there are four or fewer empty spots, I will not get one of those numbers. Instead double six, with players on the six, comes up ninety-five percent of the time on the first throw. When I send the computer back by landing on one of it’s single pieces, it always gets the number on the first throw, even if there is only one empty spot. Then, for the computer to win, it will roll doubles as many as four times in a row for itself. The ‘Hints’ are not always good because they sometimes offer bad moves. I have waited for over two years before making a review to see if it improved. It did not. Do not waste your time on this cheating backgammon app. Why is there no backgammon app that has real throws of the dice?
colinsk,
Years in.... (Update) and a few more years in and an am still happy
Patience pays off. After playing this game for years it was finally updated to include game analysis. It shows a list of all the moves in a game and the error level.
Customer support has been great. The game interface has improved a lot in the years since I first got this. I love the analysis list. I do have a request? Can you add a 2 ply mode? I think phones are fast enough now. I have been playing another 2 ply game and I like this interface much better.
Don't let the players who are still learning to play and accuse the game of cheating keep you from improving the AI.
Customer support has been great. The game interface has improved a lot in the years since I first got this. I love the analysis list. I do have a request? Can you add a 2 ply mode? I think phones are fast enough now. I have been playing another 2 ply game and I like this interface much better.
Don't let the players who are still learning to play and accuse the game of cheating keep you from improving the AI.
L. Reese,
Looks nice - Totally unfair
There is no way that this game is not skewed towards the AI. The AI gets to start most of the time and gets always the perfect rolls and a unrealistic number of doubles, it is so frustrating. Why would someone make a game like that and insist on that it is fair? No Way is it fair. Can someone please make a fair Backgammon game? Is it so difficult? Luckily I only paid $ 4.99. I guess you get what you pay for.
So now I am getting a response from the developer who again claims the game is fair! Come on! Is this guy reading the reviews? There is absolutely no way this game is fair. The AI knows every move and controls every roll. Once in a while it let's you win or no one would play it anymore. Mr. Hu, I love the layout, the sounds and all that but, could you please make it a fair game?
So now I am getting a response from the developer who again claims the game is fair! Come on! Is this guy reading the reviews? There is absolutely no way this game is fair. The AI knows every move and controls every roll. Once in a while it let's you win or no one would play it anymore. Mr. Hu, I love the layout, the sounds and all that but, could you please make it a fair game?
