What's in the app
- Long Narde and Backgammon.
- Play the AI — the Nardex neural-network engine.
- Games with live opponents: rated, or with a friend by link.
- Matches, the doubling cube, time control.
- Glicko-2 ratings and a leaderboard.
- Review of your own games by the neural-network engine.
It's the same game as on nardex.ai: your account, rating and game history are shared.
How to install it on your phone
- Tap «Download Android APK» — the file nardex.apk downloads to your phone.
- Open the file from the download notification or from the Downloads folder.
- If Android asks for permission, allow installing apps from this source — the browser you downloaded the file with. The name of the setting depends on the phone maker.
- Tap «Install» and open Nardex.
To update: download the new APK from this page and install it over the current version.
What you need
- Android 6.0 or newer.
- Internet: games, opponents and the neural-network engine run on the Nardex server; there is no offline mode.
- A portrait screen orientation.
- The «Android System WebView» component on Chrome 111 or newer; on an older one the app tells you how to update it.
No Android? Play in the browser
On an iPhone or a computer there is nothing to download: the game opens right in the browser, full screen on a phone. Start from the lobby or play against the computer.
FAQ
Is the app free?
Yes. The basic version of Nardex is free — in the app and in the browser.
Do I need to sign up?
No, you can play without signing up; you can sign in with your e-mail and the code from the message at any time.
Does it work without internet?
No. Games, opponents and the neural-network engine run on the Nardex server, so you need an internet connection. There is no offline mode.
How do I update the app?
Download the latest APK from this page and install it over the installed version.
The app won't install — what should I do?
If Android blocks the installation, allow installing from this source for the browser you downloaded the file with. Still no luck — write to support@nardex.ai.