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Backgammon NJ for Android (v. 1.7)
Разработано Jimmy Hu
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Backgammon NJ is now available for Android! This app is designed for both Android phones and tablets.
Backgammon NJ for Android is a full-featured game which uses an advanced, neural network-based, artificial intelligence. Play against a computer AI or against another person in 2-player mode on one device. Using Tutor Mode & Hints, Backgammon NJ for Android can show you how to improve your game!
Discriminating players will appreciate how well the AI plays. It uses a neural network trained on millions of positions, a bearoff database, & a match equity table to achieve strong gameplay that will challenge even expert players.
REVIEWS
(Reviews for iOS version)
"[I] know strong bg play when I see it. This app is the strongest iPhone bg app I've played with by far. It does not cheat period. ...Analyzing these matches with eXtreme Gammon confirms a world class level of play with normal luck factors. If you are losing, get over it. So would 99.9% of the other backgammon players in the world. It is just that good. Learn from it." -Richard Munitz, Giant of Backgammon, #21 world ranking in 2009
"Backgammon NJ plays at an extremely high level with an excellent interface, and I often use it to practice on my iPhone when I am traveling. I recommend it highly to my students and friends." -Phil Simborg, Professional Backgammon Teacher and Player, www.mindgamescenter.com
"I've played over 500 games now; I've checked about 5% of these against World Class Desktop programs (GNU, BGBlitz); and I've actually used some of the competition. NJ has the best interface and has more useful functions than any other backgammon apps out there."
"As someone who has played a lot online (FIBS, Gamesgrid, and others) and live, playing this app (on its hardest setting) is like playing a master player or like playing GNU."
IS THIS GAME RIGHT FOR YOU?
This game is best for people:
• Who recognize the strength of neural network backgammon bots
• Who want to improve their game by playing against a world-class level AI
• Who are willing to use the in-depth, technical features included in the game to prove that it is honest (http://www.njsoftware.com/note.html)
• Who have the technical knowledge required to understand the use of the above features
• Who are willing to play lower skill levels if those levels are more suited for their playing skill
• Who will not insist on only playing the higher skill levels & expect to win consistently against those levels
If you fit all of the above, then this game is what you're looking for!
If the above doesn't describe you, then this game isn't right for you, and you won’t be happy playing it. You’ll be much happier if you choose a different game with an easier AI.
FEATURES
• Neural network-based AI
• 2 game types: Standard or Nackgammon
• 4 skill levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert
• Mersenne Twister algorithm for random number generation
• Doubling cube
• Single games or match play up to 25 pts
• Crawford rule for match play
• 1-player mode vs. computer
• 2-player mode on one device
• User-friendly, tap-to-move interface
• Highlighted checker movement options
• Hint & Undo
• Learn with Status Meter & Tutor Mode
• Game & dice stats, including Elo rating & ER
• Match info: GnuBG ID, win chances, & equity
• Email .mat match files
• Options to reverse board direction, resign, use one-tap moves, auto bearoff, auto finish, & much more
OPTIMIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS
• 480 x 320 (native)
• 800 x 480 (native)
• 854 x 480 (native)
• 1280 x 720 (native)
• 1280 x 800 (native)
• Other resolutions use closest match
IMPORTANT
Samsung Galaxy S2 and dual core phones have known hardware/OS problems that can cause apps to crash. These issues may be fixed when these phones receive the Android 4.x update in the coming months.
