Here’s news a lot of you have been waiting for: our Android backgammon app is live on Google Play. If you’ve been playing backgammon online in your phone’s browser, you now also have a native app — faster, smoother and built for the phone screen. And it’s free to install.

What you can do in the app

Play backgammon online, in real time

An online backgammon match against a real opponent on an Android phone — Get matched with an opponent in seconds and play a full game of backgammon, right from your phone.

You connect with real players from around the world and start a match in seconds. The board, the dice and the moves follow the same classic international rules you already know — now in your pocket, wherever you have signal.

Climb the leaderboard — Ranked mode with ELO

A leaderboard with ELO ratings and ranked matches in the Android backgammon app — Ranked mode with an ELO rating and a win–loss record, plus a relaxed Casual mode.

For the competitive crowd: the app has a Ranked mode with an ELO rating and a leaderboard you climb as you win. Just want to unwind? Casual mode is there for low-pressure games.

Power-ups during the game

Re-Roll, Joker and Lucky Dice power-ups in the online backgammon app — Re-Roll, Joker and Lucky Dice — a little extra strategy when you need it.

Re-Roll, Joker and Lucky Dice give you a small edge at the key moments. You use them when you want, without changing the core rules of the game.

Chat while you play

In-game chat during an online backgammon match on a phone — Say hi to your opponent and trade a few messages without leaving the match.

Backgammon has always been a social game. You can swap a few messages with your opponent right from the match — a friendly “hi” or a “well played” at the end.

Play on a single device too

Single-device mode: two players on the same Android phone — Pass the phone back and forth and play face to face, no internet needed.

With a friend over coffee? Put the phone on the table and play on the same device, taking turns. No second account, no internet connection required.

How to install the app

Open the Google Play listing on your Android phone.
Tap Install and wait a few seconds.
Open the app and start your first match.

If you’re reading this on your phone, you’ll also see an “Install” banner at the top of the site that takes you straight to Google Play.

Prefer the browser? It still works

Don’t want to install anything? The web version stays available and runs natively in your phone’s browser — play directly in the browser. New to the game? Start with the rules of backgammon.

What’s next

The iOS app is in development and will land in the App Store; in the meantime, the Android version is live and getting regular updates.

Thanks to everyone who has played in the browser and sent feedback — the Android app is for you.

Get it on Google Play