"Masters of Backgammon": one of the best implementations of backgammon on the iPhone and iPad (the contest is completed)

Start this post I would like a warning: do not start playing this game, if you do not have enough time. Starting to play in the evening, you can suddenly find that the window is already dawn broke.

Backgammon - one of the most popular and most exciting table games. It played for centuries, but it does not bother onf humanity. Unless, there have been several versions of the game, which originated in different countries by different peoples.

The game "Backgammon Masters" nice interface. It is made qualitatively, for the game has not been noticed departures or glitches. But its main advantage is undoubtedly the fact that you can play on the network with a live player. And that makes it very popular in the game always someone there, so wait for the opponent to yourself - easily.

In the beginning, choose the style of play: backgammon, long backgammon, popular in Turkey Tavla, Nackgammon and Old English backgammon. Before the game, a good idea to brush up on the rules of the head. Even if you have played more than a dozen times, still read the help section. Backgammon - a game in which some possible misunderstandings.

Once the chosen style, you can choose who you want to play.

1. With a computer. Well, this is the quietest opponent. It is recommended to play with it when you have to stop at any time (for example, you are traveling in public transport). Because that just can not quit the game when playing with a live player, if you just come out of the game it will not include points that naturally disappointing.

The game has its own internal statistics, which includes the results of the registered users. The same statistics conducted in the Game Center.

2. The next version of the game is much more interesting: you can play on one device with another, for example. Pass the time, turning the iPad or iPhone into a game board - in my opinion, this is a good option.

3. If on one device to play not very comfortable, you can do so using the Bluetooth-connection.

4. Online game allows you to play with users from around the world. In a separate section, you can participate in the game as a spectator.

5. A game with a random player from Game Center. If the player's game is not as difficult to find through the Internet, the expectations of a partner from Game Center may be delayed.

However, you can invite to play a friend or acquaintance.

Interestingly, in the updated version of the game used the Internet worldwide ELO rating system that allows you to choose the opponent with the appropriate level of the game. By the way, players who have reached a high level in the game, get the certificates from the developer of the game, which can be very helpful in this Backgammon fans, because the company intends to cooperate with the Federation of Backgammon US and Russia, the company also planned to participate in international tournaments.

Tapnuv on a mysterious ball in the left corner of the main page, you get the general chat, which discusses not only the game, but also talk on various topics are conducted at all.

In the settings (upper right corner) you can create an account, and then look there, how many points you have earned.

Additional atmosphere gives the game schedule in the spirit of old England, and good sound effects. The game is played on the classic wooden board, for a fee you can buy other boards with interesting design (stone, for example, upholstered or leather).

There are paid and free versions of the game for iPhone, iPad and Mac. The free play is possible only with a computer. you can take part only as a spectator in the online games. The paid version available to all of the above functions.

The game can be recommended not only the true fans of the game of backgammon, but also those who have long wanted to learn to play it.

Developers have presented to our readers 9 promo codes for iPhone / iPad-version and 9 promo codes for the Mac-version. Get one of them can, with a link to that article in his Twitter account, and a link to a tweet - in the comments to this post, and specify which device you would like to receive the code. A day after the publication will be randomly selected 18 winners who will receive and promo codes to the application "Masters of Backgammon". And do not forget zafollovit @MacRadar - Twitter allows subscribers to send messages.

UPDATE.

iOS-version are: @iraqlee @ andreye76 @ delet11 @g_usharoff @JaGGaOne @avik_oper @kakha_k @padreotto @snowlander

for Mac version goes to: @tretyakovsky @OPolyakoff @Yogin @evgeniylell @ierom @DiMSoTiS postyuras