LumiKin
10+

Backgammon Machine

Tyler Walker|2018Board GamesFamily

LumiScore

52

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

35/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Backgammon Machine is an excellent choice for developing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in a safe, non-manipulative environment. Its clear game-based stopping points and lack of monetization make it easy to manage screen time. Encourage your child to analyze their moves and learn from the AI's strategy.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)35/100

What your child develops

Backgammon Machine offers significant cognitive benefits through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis inherent in the game of backgammon. Players must plan moves, anticipate their opponent's actions, and manage probabilities, enhancing their logical reasoning and decision-making skills. The game's fair dice and challenging AI provide a genuine intellectual workout.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

The only neural network trained backgammon AI on iOS! Based on the techniques pioneered by the groundbreaking AI research of Gerald Tesauro, 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.