Which AI Level Should You Choose? All 6 Levels from Easy to Master Compared
- Every AI level uses the same certified fair dice as you; the AI never receives biased or loaded rolls.
- Easy and Medium are perfect for learning the rules and enjoying relaxed games.
- Hard and Expert build strong primes, punish loose checkers and handle the doubling cube.
- Ultra (free) knows the classic opening moves and adapts to your playing style.
- Master (PRO) is our strongest AI, trained on millions of positions analysed by leading backgammon engines. Try it free for 24 hours by watching an ad.
Fair Dice Guarantee: No Artificial Luck
A common frustration in mobile backgammon games is "cheating" AI that rolls miraculous doubles to pull off unrealistic comebacks. In Clean Backgammon, we instituted a strict zero-compromise policy: the AI draws from the exact same random number generator as the human player.
The levels differ only in the quality of their decisions on the board, NOT in the rolls they receive.
Selecting Your AI Level in the App
To choose your AI opponent, tap "SELECT MODE" on the main lobby screen. Under "Play Now (AI)", a simple dropdown lets you switch between the 6 AI levels at any time.
Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert and Ultra are free for everyone. Master is part of PRO, and free players can unlock it for 24 hours by watching a short ad.
The 6 AI Levels Explained
• Easy: Designed for complete beginners. Easy AI plays relaxed and often leaves openings, so you can learn movement, hitting and bearing off without pressure.
• Medium: A well-rounded sparring partner. Medium AI avoids leaving exposed blots, defends vulnerable checkers and manages its home board cleanly.
• Hard: For experienced club players. Hard AI actively builds 4-to-6 point primes, splits back checkers strategically and uses the doubling cube.
• Expert: Sharp tournament-style play. Expert AI balances running and holding games, bears off efficiently and makes confident cube decisions.
• Ultra (free): A learned AI that knows the classic opening moves and adapts to your playing style. A tough challenge for strong players, at no cost.
• Master (PRO): Our strongest AI. A neural network trained on millions of positions analysed by leading backgammon engines, it wins about 6 out of 10 games against Ultra. Responses are instant and it works fully offline.
Which Level Is Right for You?
New to backgammon? Start on Easy and move up to Medium once you win most of your games. Club players will feel at home on Hard and Expert, where the doubling cube is also available.
Ready for a real test? Ultra rewards solid opening play and punishes repetitive habits, while Master is the ultimate offline opponent for anyone who wants to measure themselves against near-professional play. The doubling cube is available against Hard, Expert, Ultra and Master.
