Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about Gammon42
Is Gammon42 free?
Yes. Gammon42 is free to play and games are unlimited: there is nothing to buy in order to play. Power-up packs are optional purchases, and the only ads are optional rewarded videos that never interrupt a game.
Do I need to create an account to play?
No, you can play right away without an account. Linking one (Game Center, Google Play Games, Apple, Google or Facebook) is optional and keeps your progress across devices.
Can I play on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Gammon42 has an app for iPhone and iPad on the App Store and for Android on Google Play, and it also runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
How can I play with my friends?
Every player has an 8-character friend code and an invite link. Send either one to a friend, add each other, then tap "Invite to play" in your friends list. Neither of you needs an account.
Is there a mode to play against the computer?
Yes. You can practice against the computer on three levels: Easy, Medium and Hard. In the app it also works offline.
Are there ranked games and tournaments?
Yes. Ranked games use an ELO rating (everyone starts at 1500), and there are public tournaments as well as private ones you can run with friends. Tournament entry is paid in Sparks, which you earn by winning Boosted games.
Are the dice fair?
Every online game comes with a cryptographic proof: a SHA-256 commitment is published before the game starts, and you can verify every roll afterwards in the app.
What is the doubling cube?
The doubling cube is an optional element that allows players to increase the stakes of the game. See the rules section for more details.
How can I learn to play backgammon?
We have a complete section of rules and tutorials that will help you learn from scratch.
Is the game available in other languages?
Yes. Gammon42 is available in eight languages: Romanian, English, German, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Spanish and Serbian.