Classic Backgammon. Pure Strategy.
The objective of Backgammon is to move all 15 of your checkers into your own Home Board and then "bear them off" (remove them from the board). The first player to bear off all 15 checkers wins the game!
What's New
Steadier Online Games: A short network drop no longer costs you the match.
Update Notice: The main menu now tells you when a new version is available on Google Play.
Lighter Cleaner AI: The offline assistant takes up about 12 MB less.
Engineered for Pure Strategy & Board Craft
No intrusive ads interrupting your active turns. No fabricated pay-to-win mechanics. Just pure, timeless Backgammon built with modern technology.
Online Ranked Multiplayer
Battle verified human opponents worldwide in real-time. Features certified ELO matchmaking, Country Cup national pride, and instant rematch. Look for the national flag and ELO rating — your guarantee of an authentic human match.
Adaptive AI Engine (6 Levels)
Play anywhere, no internet needed. Six AI levels grow with your game: learn on Easy, sharpen your skills on Hard and Expert, then take on Ultra and Master, our strongest AI.
Master: tested head-to-head against leading open-source engines.
Official Doubling Cube Rules
Raise the stakes of any match just like in professional championship tournaments. Double the game points to 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64.
Local Wi-Fi & Pass & Play
Play with friends and family in the same room. Pass & Play turns your tablet or phone into a shared digital board with zero setup.
Transparent Fair Dice Engine
Dice are generated using an independent random number generator (RNG). Explore aggregated roll statistics and compare the observed distribution with mathematical expectations.
20+ Luxury Themes & 30+ Cups
Personalize your board aesthetic with handcrafted Day and Night themes: Classic Wood, Italian Marble, Cyberpunk, Ancient Greece, Samurai, and 90 unique player avatars.
Play classic Backgammon online, offline against smart AI, or with friends.
Clean Backgammon gives you a fast and simple way to enjoy the classic board game without unnecessary distractions. Play online against real players, practice offline against AI, or start a multiplayer game with friends.
ONLINE BACKGAMMON
Challenge real players in online matches and put your strategy to the test. Enjoy quick multiplayer games with a clean interface designed to keep the focus on the board.
OFFLINE BACKGAMMON WITH AI
Play Backgammon offline anytime, even without an internet connection. Practice against smart AI opponents and choose the difficulty level that matches your experience. Hard and Expert AI offer a tougher challenge for experienced players.
PLAY WITH FRIENDS
- Play online against real players
- Play with a friend over Wi-Fi
- Play 2-player Backgammon on the same device
Whether you're together or playing remotely, starting a match is quick and easy.
CLASSIC BACKGAMMON GAMEPLAY
Enjoy traditional Backgammon rules with smooth controls and a clean board. Every roll creates new decisions. Move your checkers carefully, block your opponent, build your position, and choose when to take risks. Backgammon is easy to learn but offers deep strategy for players who want to improve.
DOUBLING CUBE
Take your strategy further with doubling cube support. The doubling cube is available when playing against Hard and Expert AI and can be enabled or disabled in the settings.
PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE
- Portrait mode
- Landscape mode
- Auto Rotate
Play comfortably in the orientation you prefer.
WHY PLAY CLEAN BACKGAMMON?
PLAY BACKGAMMON YOUR WAY
Practice against AI when you're offline, challenge real players online, or enjoy a game with a friend. From quick casual matches to more strategic games against Expert AI, Clean Backgammon is designed for players who want a simple and enjoyable classic Backgammon experience.
20+ Luxury Themes & 30+ Cups
Every match is a feast for the eyes. Switch seamlessly between daylight clarity and soothing OLED dark mode atmospheres.
Classic Mahogany (Day Mode)
Traditional handcrafted mahogany wood board with rich walnut points and brass inlays.
Matching Dice CupAuthentic Mobile Visual Experience
See Clean Backgammon in action. Genuine in-game captures and official Google Play Store showcases.
Clean Board Controls
Smooth controls and an uncluttered board design focused on pure Backgammon strategy.
Real-Time Online Lobby
Challenge human players worldwide with low-latency WebSocket connections and country flags.
Offline AI Training
Six AI levels, from Easy to Master, our strongest AI, playable 100% offline.
Competitive Leaderboards
Track your ELO rating and help your nation climb the international Country Cup.
Custom Board Styles
Choose from 20+ handcrafted themes featuring Classic Wood, Marble, Cyberpunk, and Samurai.
Wi-Fi & Pass & Play
Play face-to-face on a single screen or connect across local Wi-Fi without using cellular data.
Dice & Personalization
Customize dice cups, checker styles, sound effects, move-undo, and accessibility settings.
Portrait & Landscape Adaptive
Seamless dynamic orientation support designed for smartphones and high-resolution tablets.
World Rankings & Country Cup
Live competitive standings tracking verified players and national teams across the Clean Backgammon network.
Verified Human Leaderboards: Every ranked competitor displaying an ELO score and official country flag is an authenticated real human player. All leaderboard positions are 100% human-earned.
Top Players (Global ELO)
Country Cup (Nations)
Top 3 CountriesDice Fairness
Explore real dice roll statistics and discover how dice results are distributed across online matches.
How to Play & Game Guide
The objective of Backgammon is to move all 15 of your checkers into your own Home Board and then "bear them off" (remove them from the board). The first player to bear off all 15 checkers wins the game!
The Board & Checker Movement
24 Points • 15 CheckersVisual diagram of the 24 points, central Bar, Home boards, and checker movement directions for both players:
Step-by-Step Gameplay Rules
Each turn, you roll two dice. The rolled numbers represent two separate moves.
You can move one checker by one die number and another checker by the other die number, or move a single checker by the sum of both dice (if intermediate points are open).
A point is blocked if 2 or more opponent checkers occupy it. You cannot land on a blocked point.
Rolling matching numbers (e.g. 5-5) grants four moves instead of two (e.g. four moves of 5).
A single checker alone on a point is a "blot". If an opponent lands on it, it is sent to the central Bar.
Checkers on the Bar must re-enter into the opponent's home board before any other checker can move.
Once all 15 checkers are in your Home Board, roll dice to remove them. First to bear off all 15 wins!
The assistant in Clean Backgammon runs on our own AI engine
“Cleaner AI” answers your questions about the rules, the app and the site from our own help and the Backgammon Academy, and links to the page. It is On-Device AI, powered by NativeHelpy: the model runs on the CPU, so nothing is sent outside. The same NativeHelpy technology also drives Clean Backgammon’s on-device gammon AI opponent, proven across 177,000+ downloads on Google Play.
- Answers from your own knowledge, with a link to the source.
- On-Device AI, powered by NativeHelpy — questions and answers stay on the machine.
- The same technology drives the on-device gammon AI engine, proven across 177,000+ downloads on Google Play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, transparent answers about gameplay mechanics, fair dice algorithms, and competition rules.
Step Onto the Board. Prove Your Strategy.
Join thousands of Backgammon masters worldwide. Play ranked online matches, challenge grandmaster AI, and climb the international leaderboards.
