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Ready for a new version of backgammon, made especially for OS X. Try this attractive and easy to use version of the game. Has many features including 5 different methods to move the pieces including your voice, 5 skill levels for all levels of play and, along with the default board, there are more than 32 attractive boards to choose. Now has a Tutor mode that can help you increase your playing skills much faster. Can be played using English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch or Italian. Uses speech and also works with OS 8 and 9 (requires CarbonLib). For those concerned that the dice rolls might not be random, the game has an option to save the dice rolls, to be used in the game, to a file in the game folder before the game starts. There is also and option to ask if you want to use your dice rolls or the computer's dice rolls. With these 2 options selected, even the most skeptical can be assured that the game is not cheating. Also, you can check the stats that the game keeps to assure you that the dice rolls are random and not favoring either player.
What's new in this version: Version 7.5.6:
- still works with Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- made changes to reduce the possibility of problems with multi-core machines.
- fixed all known problems
- check out all (32) of the additional board styles here.
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All versions:
4.5 starsout of 126 votes
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Current version:
5.0 starsout of 3 votes
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"An excellent implementation of backgammon."
Version: Absolute Backgammon 7.5.6
Pros
The strategy used is excellent The games are very interesting and challenging. The graphics and sound effects are super. The developer is easily accessible and helpful should there be any questions or problems.
Cons
I haven't noticed anything of note.
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"Awesome game"
Version: Absolute Backgammon 7.5.6
Pros
Great graphics, easy to use, has all the bells and whistles (which can be turned off if you prefer)
Cons
Once you start playing you won't want to stop.
Summary
It's a great game with excellent support from David himself if you need it. My family and I have spent hours playing this game. I have a copy on all four of my Macs.
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"Excellent game"
Version: Absolute Backgammon 7.5.6
Pros
Attractive graphics, comfortable user interface.
Cons
Probably an illusion, but you do sometimes get the impression that the computer is manipulating its rolls to succeed.
Summary
I've spent far too many hours playing this game, but it's so easy to play just one more.
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