Backgammon Zen Style

MentalDeload

In-app purchases

About this game

Relax with classic backgammon — offline, ad-free, and designed for quiet, thoughtful play.

Play classic backgammon at your own pace. No timers, no ads, and no internet connection required. Pass the device with a friend or practice against the computer AI. Every match stays focused, relaxing, and unhurried.

**CALM BY DESIGN**
• Offline and ad-free — play anywhere, anytime, without an internet connection
• Zen Mode — double-tap outside the board to hide controls and focus on the game
• Mood & Sound — atmospheric backgrounds, board textures, and gentle ambient audio
• Relaxed AI pace — let the computer take its time while you think
• Soft dice pulses and smooth animations — helpful, never distracting

**EASY TO PLAY**
• Tap to move — select a checker, then tap a highlighted destination
• Undo moves — tap a used die in the dice tray to step back
• Legal moves highlighted, with optional turn hints
• Two-player rotation — the board and UI flip naturally when you sit opposite each other
• Games save automatically — continue exactly where you left off

**REAL BACKGAMMON**
• Full classic rules — hitting, bar entry, bearing off, and doubles
• Named player profiles and basic lifetime statistics
• Built-in rules reference and overview of official game variants

**FREE TO START**
Play with a friend anytime on the same device. Play against the computer AI on the Classic board with Easy difficulty for free, along with four relaxing moods and core statistics. Play anytime without an internet connection.

**PREMIUM (one-time purchase, no subscription)**
• Medium and Hard computer opponents
• Nackgammon and Hypergammon board variants
• Tournament match play with target points, doubling cube, Crawford rule, and advanced match scoring
• Match history, player-pair statistics, gammons, backgammons, and doubling cube tracking
• Interactive guided tutorial
• 16+ additional moods — starry nights, gentle rain, lavender dusk, and more

Backgammon Zen is part of MentalDeload — thoughtful games built for quiet moments.

Rediscover classic backgammon in a calm, distraction-free experience.

What’s new

Welcome to Backgammon Zen — classic backgammon for calm, offline play.
Play with a friend on one device or challenge the computer. Choose relaxing moods and ambient sounds, then enjoy tap-to-move controls with Zen Mode for distraction-free games.
Tournament matches, stronger AI, extra variants, match stats, and premium moods are available with a one-time Premium unlock.
Play at your own pace.