Backgammon - Lord of the Board
v10.7.152Casual and competitive board game enthusiasts looking for a modern, social, and mobile-optimized version of classic backgammon.
What Is Backgammon - Lord of the Board?
Launched Jul 21, 2016
Updated Mar 2026
What users think
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Key Features
Competitive, real-time backgammon tournaments against players worldwide
Certified Random Number Generator to ensure fair and unbiased dice rolls
Integration with Facebook to invite and compete against friends in private matches
Recent User Sentiment
โRecent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate general enjoyment, but report rigged gameplay and dice algorithms and aggressive monetization.โ
What Users Love
it's a fun game
great fun !!!
Pain Points
The dice rolls are very dodgy
This game is rigged
if you spend money... you will lose
popping up 10 windows with offers
High confidence ยท 99 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Grossing | #19 | โฒ1 |
| Casino | Grossing | #39 | โฒ2 |
| Casino | Free | #94 | โผ7 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong market presence and high grossing rankings
- Robust social and tournament features
- High-quality UI/UX
Cons
- Severe user distrust regarding RNG fairness
- Aggressive, intrusive monetization
- High perception of bot-driven gameplay
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Market gap for a transparent, verified-fair backgammon experience
- Potential to pivot to a less intrusive subscription model
- Introduction of human-only matchmaking lobbies
Market Threats
- Competitors targeting the 'fair play' niche
- Long-term churn due to negative sentiment
- Potential regulatory scrutiny over game fairness
Key Takeaways
Backgammon - Lord of the Board is a upsetting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.3/5 rating from 400.8K reviews, it upsets most users from users. Users particularly appreciate general enjoyment, though rigged gameplay and dice algorithms remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual and competitive board game enthusiasts looking for a modern, social, and mobile-optimized version of classic backgammon.
App Details & Pricing
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on aggressive engagement loops and frequent, intrusive offers, which are currently driving high user dissatisfaction.
iOS Version
10.7.152
Android Version
10.7.148
Release Date
Jul 21, 2016
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Beach Bum Ltd