Backgammon Machine Tyler Walker The only free neural network trained backgammon AI on iOS! Backgammon Machine leverages the power of Apple's brand new C… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsThe only free neural network trained backgammon AI on iOS! Backgammon Machine leverages the power of Apple's brand new CoreML machine learning technology to create a fast and challenging opponent at two different skill levels. My dad complained that his backgammon app cheated at higher difficulties, and he was right! Backgammon Machine's dice are 100% fair (though it will feel like cheating sometimes when you're getting hammered) Can you beat The Machine? Information Seller:Tyler Walker Genre:Board, Family Release:Apr 22, 2018 Updated:May 03, 2018 Version:1.0.2 Size:13.6 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal It's been mostly me and my dad playing so far. Very curious what the world thinks. I'm active on these forums, so that's the best way to reach me. harrrrrrr Well-Known Member Sep 19, 2009 151 18 18 #2 harrrrrrr, Apr 12, 2018 Outstanding# Have only played 2 games and thoroughly enjoyed both. Really like the mechanics and simpllicity of the design. Reminds me of playing on my Fat Mac... dont change a thing # You might want to consider an option for no undo for the hard core bkgmn fans that want piece played is final altough likely no one would use it # Looking forward to trying machine 2.1 This looks to be my new go to bckgmn app. Thank you # onebigdoor Active Member Sep 23, 2012 37 0 0 Hudson Valley, NY #3 onebigdoor, Apr 12, 2018 Thanks so much for the feedback! Machine 2_1 beats 1_0 about 60% / 40%, so it should present a better challenge. Both AIs make their biggest mistakes in the endgame, which is a known flaw with this type of learning architecture. I'm working on Machine 3_0 that addresses the issue, but I need to get an Android version done first. vectorarchitekt Well-Known Member Dec 29, 2013 2,489 177 63 #4 vectorarchitekt, Apr 12, 2018 Would it be possible to enable this to run on iOS 10? Jean pierre Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2017 320 2 18 #5 Jean pierre, Apr 12, 2018 IOS 11 ? please make it playable on IOS 8, 9 and 10. You will be rewarded by a larger audience. onebigdoor Active Member Sep 23, 2012 37 0 0 Hudson Valley, NY #6 onebigdoor, Apr 12, 2018 I would LOVE to support older OS's but the CoreML framework that the AI runs on is OS 11+ only. fwiw, I run 11.3 on my 5s, and we're doing just fine. Jean pierre Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2017 320 2 18 #7 Jean pierre, Apr 12, 2018 Thanks for replying. I understand the point. vectorarchitekt Well-Known Member Dec 29, 2013 2,489 177 63 #8 vectorarchitekt, Apr 13, 2018 Thanks. It's about time I let go of some old games and update anyway. Riptorch New Member May 8, 2012 4 0 0 #9 Riptorch, Apr 13, 2018 Good but missing doubling cube I do like the interface, but one thing very important element is missing. The doubling cube. Backgammon is very often played in a match over several games of backgammon keeping score until someone hits the winning point count (a variable choice perhaps set in options). The doubling cube adds an important element of risk vs reward to backgammon and has always been my favorite part of backgammon. It missing from this version unfortunately makes me very unlikely to continue playing. Riptorch lezrock Well-Known Member Mar 6, 2010 102 3 18 #10 lezrock, Apr 13, 2018 I like the simplistic design. Please include a little tutorial or a manual for the first run. Not everyone is used to this old game. And maybe add a tip via inapp. 61050 Well-Known Member Jun 28, 2013 54 1 8 #11 61050, Apr 13, 2018 well god damn, this is fantastic. there hasnt been one backgammon app that i have kept around for more than five monute, and ive tried them all. i resigned myself to the fact that i was doomed to try and find people to play the physical board game with me, but this changes everything. thanks man! the doubling cube mentioned above, and the option of no undos would be awesome, but honestly, no complaints here. onebigdoor Active Member Sep 23, 2012 37 0 0 Hudson Valley, NY #12 onebigdoor, Apr 14, 2018 this is something i've thought about quite a bit. i enjoy the doubling cube as well as multipoint matches. the model knows nothing of a doubling cube, or multipoint matches for that matter, so any doubling strategy would be hand coded. but then you'd be playing against me, the programmer, rather than the machine. the model in the game currently is entirely self-taught. i could see adding doubling and multi-point matches in the future, but for now i enjoy the simplicity of the self-taught model. sorry to hear it will stop you from playing. onebigdoor Active Member Sep 23, 2012 37 0 0 Hudson Valley, NY #13 onebigdoor, Apr 14, 2018 Last edited: Apr 14, 2018 i don't understand the no-undos request. the undo button only lets you undo moves in your current turn, nothing more. it'd be a shame to be stuck with a bad move because of a flaky gesture or a tricky small screen. czgarrett Member Jan 2, 2009 6 0 0 Pleasant Valley, NY USA #14 czgarrett, Apr 17, 2018 Undo option I like the undo feature. Even though the board game rules may not allow it, on the device it's different because it's easy to drag to the wrong place. onebigdoor Active Member Sep 23, 2012 37 0 0 Hudson Valley, NY #15 onebigdoor, May 2, 2018 Last edited: May 9, 2018 anyone who who is looking for multi-point matches, doubling cube, and other features should check out Backgammon NJ i only just came upon this game, which is probably good or i likely wouldn't have endeavored to make my own. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Outstanding# Have only played 2 games and thoroughly enjoyed both. Really like the mechanics and simpllicity of the design. Reminds me of playing on my Fat Mac... dont change a thing # You might want to consider an option for no undo for the hard core bkgmn fans that want piece played is final altough likely no one would use it # Looking forward to trying machine 2.1 This looks to be my new go to bckgmn app. Thank you #
Thanks so much for the feedback! Machine 2_1 beats 1_0 about 60% / 40%, so it should present a better challenge. Both AIs make their biggest mistakes in the endgame, which is a known flaw with this type of learning architecture. I'm working on Machine 3_0 that addresses the issue, but I need to get an Android version done first.
I would LOVE to support older OS's but the CoreML framework that the AI runs on is OS 11+ only. fwiw, I run 11.3 on my 5s, and we're doing just fine.
Good but missing doubling cube I do like the interface, but one thing very important element is missing. The doubling cube. Backgammon is very often played in a match over several games of backgammon keeping score until someone hits the winning point count (a variable choice perhaps set in options). The doubling cube adds an important element of risk vs reward to backgammon and has always been my favorite part of backgammon. It missing from this version unfortunately makes me very unlikely to continue playing. Riptorch
I like the simplistic design. Please include a little tutorial or a manual for the first run. Not everyone is used to this old game. And maybe add a tip via inapp.
well god damn, this is fantastic. there hasnt been one backgammon app that i have kept around for more than five monute, and ive tried them all. i resigned myself to the fact that i was doomed to try and find people to play the physical board game with me, but this changes everything. thanks man! the doubling cube mentioned above, and the option of no undos would be awesome, but honestly, no complaints here.
this is something i've thought about quite a bit. i enjoy the doubling cube as well as multipoint matches. the model knows nothing of a doubling cube, or multipoint matches for that matter, so any doubling strategy would be hand coded. but then you'd be playing against me, the programmer, rather than the machine. the model in the game currently is entirely self-taught. i could see adding doubling and multi-point matches in the future, but for now i enjoy the simplicity of the self-taught model. sorry to hear it will stop you from playing.
i don't understand the no-undos request. the undo button only lets you undo moves in your current turn, nothing more. it'd be a shame to be stuck with a bad move because of a flaky gesture or a tricky small screen.
Undo option I like the undo feature. Even though the board game rules may not allow it, on the device it's different because it's easy to drag to the wrong place.
anyone who who is looking for multi-point matches, doubling cube, and other features should check out Backgammon NJ i only just came upon this game, which is probably good or i likely wouldn't have endeavored to make my own.
