Hardwood Backgammon

 Xbox 360
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. WHAM! Gaming
    76
    It’s a straightforward backgammon game that’s great for a round or two when you’re waiting for your game of Quake to load (ohhh, dis)
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    70
    Backed by identical(and cheesy)interfaces and feature sets, all three do an excellent job of re-creating there respective game, though their finest hour comes over live multiplay. [Jun 2006, p.64]
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  3. GameSpot
    68
    It's functional backgammon on your 360, and not much else. But if you're into the game, that's probably good enough.
  5. IGN
    68
    The computer is a challenging opponent, and often you'll feel that its dice are loaded, but this proves to be a nice way to learn backgammon. Without a tutorial mode though, it's trial by fire. But hey, you get what you pay for.
  6. Xbox Evolved
    65
    If you are really into strategically thinking board games, or already into Backgammon then this is the perfect game for you. It has some pretty good single player, and even better Xbox Live play.
  7. Talk Xbox
    63
    Those who truly enjoy backgammon or want to try it for the first time may be interested in this game because of the low price (400 MS Points), but anyone else should use their MS Points elsewhere.
  8. TeamXbox
    60
    There isn’t anything “wrong” with Hardwood Backgammon, but the fact that there really isn’t much to do beyond the standard backgammon game is a real letdown.
  9. GamesRadar+
    60
    Strategy fans will dig this game's effortless online experience, which alleviates the need to travel around town with a small vinyl briefcase full of checkers and dice, looking for fresh backgammon challengers.
  10. AceGamez
    60
    It's a great outlet for fans of Backgammon to go and play their favorite game with other people, without the need to wander around with a small briefcase looking for other players.
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  11. X-ONE Magazine UK
    30
    Backgammon is the worst game in the world. [Issue#23, p.97]
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Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
29
#29 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005
20
#20 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2005

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. JayR.
    Feb 22, 2006
    7
    The interface is pretty and customizable. The controls are intuitive. I had never played backgammon before and wanted to learn. I had all the The interface is pretty and customizable. The controls are intuitive. I had never played backgammon before and wanted to learn. I had all the rules down in about fifteen minutes. This is a fun, challenging game that even my wife will sit down and play with me. It is definitely worth the price.… Full Review »
  2. X.Box
    Feb 13, 2006
    0
    Who the h..l would make a game about backgammon?!? I'd rather watch my fish swim around for 2 hours!
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