How to Play

Gammon Rivals is classic backgammon, reimagined for quick matches on your phone. Roll the dice, race your fifteen checkers around the board and home, and be the first to bear them all off. Play against real opponents online, or an AI opponent when no one else is available — either way, every match plays by the same rules.

Gammon Rivals tutorial: how dice, checkers, and the doubling cube work on the board

Difficulty tiers

Pick a tier that matches your skill and start a match — from casual games to tougher, higher-stakes tables.

Real opponents, or AI

Matchmaking pairs you with another player when one's available, and with an AI opponent when it isn't — so there's always a game to play.

Coins & Gems

Every match plays for in-game Coins and Gems — virtual currency used only inside the app, with no cash value. See our Terms for details.

Board themes

Unlock new board designs as you play and personalize your table.

Daily & hourly rewards

Come back for daily missions, an hourly bonus wheel, and streak rewards.

Level up

Earn XP from every match and climb through ranks as your profile grows.

A board for every mood

Classic Green board theme

Ocean Blue board theme

Royal Purple board theme

Vegas Nights board theme

Zen Garden board theme

Gammon Rivals is in final testing ahead of launch.

Coming Soon