8.23
2023-02-24
• made several changes to the game server code
8.21
2022-11-07
• with iOS 16, settings were not preserved if the app was quit. Fixed.
• default sound volume was too high on newer phones. Default is now lower.
8.19
2022-06-18
• fixed several user interface problems for newer model devices (mostly iPhones)
• 1-2 rolls were added twice in Acey Deucey - fixed
• several other minor improvements and fixes
8.18
2022-06-04
• fixed a problem with moving pieces on the iPhone when:
• using the Drag Pieces move method &
•. playing counterclockwise
•. when playing Acey Deucey using the above settings, the pieces on startup of a game were not in the correct position - fixed
8.17
2021-10-23
• fixed a couple of problems with Acey Deucey
• fixed a problem with settings/Dice Sound options on the iPhone
8.16
2021-10-02
• added an option to just turn off the dice sound
• can now go back 5 turns
8.15
2021-05-03
• the game stats were not all showing - all are showing now
•. made several interface improvements
8.9
2021-01-05
• fixed a problem with starting a game with another version on the same iPad
• several minor interface changes
8.8
2020-09-16
• in Acey Deucey, after roll to see who moves first, the ? icon will display the roll for each player
8.7
2020-05-05
• took out a test message left in version 8.6
8.5
2020-04-24
• improvements to game server play
8.2
2020-04-10
• made game server play more reliable
• made the game look better on more devices
8.1
2020-03-28
• on the iPhone, the dice could not be swapped with the touch piece to move it option
• several interface adjustments
8.0
2019-12-08
Added two methods for moving the pieces - Easy Moves and Click On Piece
7.9.6
2019-10-24
- fixed several minor issues
- the Mac version of the game is called Absolute Backgammon 64. It is in the App Store and on my website at: best backgammon.com
7.9.4
2019-07-01
• on the iPhone music would stop playing when the app started. Fixed
• fixed several other minor issues
7.9.2
2019-05-13
• on the iPhone, if the computer opponent conceded, could not accept or decline it unless hit the home button then started the app again. Fixed.
• on the iPhone, at the end of the game, it was possible to keep touching and get another turn before the computer opponent got his.
7.9
2013-10-05
• added option to not show dice doubles on the first roll (iPad only)
• several other minor interface changes and fixes
7.8
2019-02-26
• game server play has been fixed
• fixed several minor bugs
* several minor interface changes
7.7
2019-02-05
• many minor interface improvements and fixes
• can touch anywhere now to roll the dice and to pass play
• Undo now takes back just 1 move instead of all moves made on a turn
• Any know problems have been fixed. If you find any problems please let me know
7.5.1
2018-07-12
- an Auto Pass option has been added to settings. When selected, if you have no more moves play will be passed automatically to your opponent.
- many minor changes
- the dice rolls are random as always in all situations
7.0
2017-08-09
• added a feature (Auto Finish) to have a game finished automatically once selected. It is only available once the game is a running game.
• added "Continue Game" (iPad only) to the end of game dialog so a game can be continued after the cube is declined or a concession
• Auto Move now includes a forced move from the bar
• Action Menu items have been rearranged
• added a couple of game messages
* several other interface improvements/enhancements
• fixed several bugs
6.1.2
2017-05-29
- made the pieces easier to see when picked up
- hopefully eliminated the rare possibility of a piece getting stuck
- several other minor changes
6.1
2017-05-19
made several interface changes/improvements
6.0.5
2017-05-16
• Fixed a problem on iPhones with touches not always being recognized when being asked to accept/decline a doubling of the cube
• Fixed the same problem with the concede dialog
• several minor interface improvements
6.0
2017-05-01
• added Sound Level slider in settings to change the sound level in the game
• can now take back a doubling of the cube and/or the last turn for both players using the Undo icon
• added the ability to play with a friend over the internet. This is a beta feature and is not guaranteed to be working at all times or to be included in future versions of the App
• many minor enhancements and improvements to the interface
• fixed several minor issues with Show Possible Moves, doubling cube, beavers
• fixed any known bugs
5.0
2016-03-08
Version 5 adds Match Play when playing against the computer backgammon opponent and fixes any known problems.
4.0
2015-09-18
• can now play on the iPhone 5 and later. With fat fingers it might be difficult to play using the iPhone 5. But is very playable with the iPhone 6.
• several minor improvements and fixes
3.0
2015-05-16
- Automatic Moves was added if there is only one possible set of moves
- can get advice any time during your turn now
- playing against a person on the same iPad was changed to work the same as against the computer opponent. Including only valid moves are allowed.
- possible move lights display for both players when playing another person on the same iPad
- many minor changes, enhancements and some bug fixes
2.0.1
2014-10-21
2.0.1
- a change in iOS8 caused a couple of menus (actionSheets) not to work correctly. Changed to work correctly.
2.0
- the game starts with a main menu now
- can now play with someone on a different iPad using Bluetooth
- a concede game option was added
- added option to speech messages
- added ability to roll the dice by touching the right side of the board
- a rescue game action was added to the actions menu
- and, of course, all know bugs and problems have been fixed
2.0
2014-10-10
- the game starts with a main menu now
- can now play with someone on a different iPad using Bluetooth
- a concede game option was added
- added option to speech messages
- added ability to roll the dice by touching the right side of the board
- a rescue game action was added to the actions menu
- and, of course, all know bugs and problems have been fixed
1.1.2
2013-12-25
Scoring was incorrect in some circumstances. Fixed.
1.1.1
2013-12-11
Version 1.0 worked with iOS 5.1. A change in version 1.1 caused the game not to work with iOS 5.1. v1.1.1 fixes that.
1.1
2013-12-03
- added option/setting to pass play automatically without touching the dice
- when the piece is picked up it is offset up 30 pixels for easier viewing
- game now does not turn off other sounds such as music playing
- several other minor enhancements