Loved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other. The goal is simple: race to get your checkers off the board first. The deceptively deep rules and rhythm of backgammon has secured it as a favourite among casual and veteran players alike.
- Casual (43)
- Tabletop (25)
- Board Game (23)
- Strategy (13)
- Indie (12)
- Simulation (12)
Release Date | Nov 12, 2015 |
Price | $ 3.99 Bottom 30% |
Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 53.8% (mixed) Bottom 15% / 59% Bottom 20% |
Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 53% Bottom 20% / 57.2% Bottom 25% |
Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 173 Top 30% / 212 Top 30% |
Curators | 12 reviews |
Median Play Time | 7 hours Top 25% |
Play Time per Dollar | 1.8 hour Top 10% |
Followers | 424 |
Owners | ± 23.8K Top 30% |
Copies Sold | ± 14.2K Top 25% |
Gross Revenue ($) | ± 34.3K |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This graph shows Backgammon Blitz's Steam rating and reviews between November 2015 and December 2023. Steam's rating oscillates between 76.4% (December 2015) and 55.5% (February 2016).
The 212 reviews Top 30% suggest that Backgammon Blitz might be a reasonable indie success. The May 2016 peak suggests that there was a major update or discount.
Review Languages
This donut graph displays the languages of Backgammon Blitz's Steam reviews. The most popular language is English (66%), followed by German (12%). There is a healthy diversity in the review languages, with 19 different languages represented. The game is available in 5 languages. Unless the game has a lot of dialogues, translating is usually not a lot of work compared to completing a game, therefore adding more translations is generally recommended.
Time Played
This chart displays the time players have spent in Backgammon Blitz, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time in game is excellent, with 32 hours in the 80th percentile.
The negative reviews median playtime closely matches the median for positive reviews, meaning that there is no major difference between the players' experiences and the reviews probably reflect personal preferences more than anything else. Some Backgammon Blitz players left negative reviews after playing for a long time (more than 36 hours for the top 20%), it can be a sign that a part of the fanbase was displeased about the evolution of the game and decided to review bomb it. You could check if there is an explanation in the Players' feedback section.
Players' Feedback
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It's important to understand that this list of positives and negatives is not an unbiased evaluation of the game. Its purpose is to support developers in understanding what their players want. The game's score of 53.8% Bottom 15% should be considered while evaluating them.
Please take this list with a grain of salt, as this is an AI generated list based on a small sample of Backgammon Blitz's review data provided by Steam. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!