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Backgammon Guru – Entertainment Game Review
Backgammon Guru is a Entertainment/Board/Casino game from BPS Software, Inc., first launched in 25th June 2010.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 88+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Backgammon Guru Stand Out
Backgammon Guru & Backgammon Guru Pro are modern backgammon master-strength Players and Tutors based on the world-class neural net engine from gammonlab.com
Backgammon Guru and Guru Pro versions feature attractive backgammon boards and support natural checker movement where both dragging and tapping are supported. You can play against the computer or with a friend.
Guru & Guru Pro support standard Backgammon as well as HyperGammon. They will also allow you to set up any desired position for play and analysis.
Guru & Guru Pro will answer your "what-if" questions, like what if there was a specific roll in a specific position and what's the best possible move there.
In the default Player-Tutor mode, e.g. when you are playing against a master-strength AI, Backgammon Guru & Guru Pro will allow you to substitute a random roll with any specific roll of your choice. You will be able to take back and replay multiple moves as Backgammon Guru & Guru Pro support unlimited undo functionality.
Backgammon Guru Pro version will analyze your match and color-code your errors in a move list. With Backgammon Guru Pro you will be able to navigate your move list interactively and see where you could have played better. You can also email the match to yourself for further analysis.
While Backgammon Guru Pro by default continuosly shows the equity graph, in Backgammon Guru you would also be able to see, upon request, the statistical chances and best possible moves in any position.
Backgammon Guru Pro supports 4 different skill levels, multi-point matches, doubling, Crawford rule.
Both Guru & Guru Pro indicate pip count for players, support long moves, sound effects and multiple other options.
As opposed to Backgammon Guru, Backgammon Guru Pro version has no ads and offers many more options.
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This Entertainment game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Backgammon Guru is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 22nd July 2015
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
ios 8 bugfixes
Download & Availability
Backgammon Guru is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Backgammon Guru on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We have used three other tutor apps over the last few months. This is by far the best one. There is a learning curve that one has to master in order to use all available controls properly. Our game is improving. You make a decision and then erase it and let the computer show you the best, correct one. The you can decide whether to use the one you made or the one the computer suggests. This apps will become popular if people try it.
We just started playing this game, but we like it very much so far. Good for practice.
We've tried few other apps and this is the best. It's great fun and an excellent challenge. You can play others online and at can be fun.Overall, this an excellent version and we're sure you'll agree.
We can play this game every day. In game has structor amazing and best game type play. Play game and we get more fun.
We've played a lot of backgammon games, but this one is the most realistic.
Really fun and great tutorials. If you haven't played Backgammon this game makes it a great time to start.
We can't stop playing this game!!! Somehow this is very addicting.
Especially Backgammon Guru. Well done :).
We never knew how to play backgammon before this app and now we are a master! So fun to play on long trips. Very nicely designed app.
We've been looking for a backgammon game for ages.. Until we found this one! The multiplayer adds a huge layer of fun.. Must get.
This is great app. It's fun for the whole family.
Very exciting and helpful app which makes us want to play it more and more.
Love the game! Completely fair. Well done.
Very addictive game. Loved to play all the time. Very neat and clean grahics.
Interesting and easy to play. Highly recommended.
Th UI is easy to use and learn. We really have no complaints.
This is a great app, best online game ever.
The best we've played! Very helpful app if you want to improve your game.
Like the multiplayer cersion. We can definitely recommend. Lot of fun with this game.
Really cool app when you get better you can challenge others player we play every day.
Good and addictive game, lots of fun.
Love playing with dices :) awesome.
Thanks for making one of our favorite games simple, easy and fun. We will be sure to recommend to all our friends.
Brilliant backgammon Guru for brilliant people.
We love that game, nice graphic and sound. Good play game.
Definitely one of the best games all around.
Superb game! It will provide hours of enjoyment.
You can upgrade to pro version to get more funs. We will do it after we finished all challenges in this version.
Downloaded the free version and really enjoyed it, best backgammon on the store, will get the pro version.
What a fun game.we played it all day.Worth for you to play it.Awesome.
We love this game! Its so super cool dude.
This is very nice and cool, we really enjoy this game.
What an amazing game! Well done.
Highly recommend this game to anyone who likes backgammon.
And this is a very good tutor keep making good stuff.
Nice game new idea and unique on store love it.
We must say this is the best game. We havet spend as much time on any other game as on this. Really love this :).
It is a good game and we like the colors.
We enjoyed this app ever since we've downloaded and we improve our skill too.
We love playing this game, the challenges keep us thinking. If you like a challenge this is defiantly an entertaining one.
We are fairly new to backgammon and this game is a good starting point. Obviously you can learn to play against the AI and when you get better you can challenge other players. Hopefully with the next update this game even better than what it is now.
Great new take on a classic game! It is easy to use and very convenient. Any fan of classic board game should take a look at it.
Great game. Makes you want to keep playing to get better and better.
Great app! Basically the only game we enjoy and play every day. Recommend.
We've played it on multiple phones over a few months . It's a huge fun.
Decent way to pass the time and its free. Thank you.
It really cool, simple and clear interface, really kill our time! If you want find something to kill time, just download it.
We really enjoy this game. So interesting and addictive.
Very addictive gameplay.best thing is there is no ads in it. Highly recommended.
Good game and helpful, interface is very nice.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.4
- Size: 25.00 MB
- iOS: 6.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: [BPS Software, Inc.]()
Last updated: 22nd July 2015 | Genre: Entertainment, Board | Developer: BPS Software, Inc.