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Play Backgammon and Chess on iPod

Chess & Backgammon Classics is the newest addition to the family of iPod games. The Apple's iPod version of the classic board games is available in three different modes of play and can be purchased for $4.99 at iTunes online store.

Owners of Apple's iPod multimedia device can now play the most popular board games in the world, using Chess & Backgammon Classics. These sophisticated strategy games can be played at the latest versions of iPod including iPod Nano (3rd generation), iPod classic and iPod (5th generation).

Chess & Backgammon Classics features both 2D and 3D display modes, three different modes of play (Instant Play, Quiz, and Classic Games), entire chess and backgammon rules, and user-friendly controls. Additionally, the iPod board game package is suitable for all ages and every skill level player.

About Backgammon

Backgammon is the most ancient board game in history. Originated in Mesopotamia, the backgammon game remained popular throughout thousands of years and among different civilizations. Backgammon is a strategy game in which skill takes a major role though luck still has a minor responsibility.

About Chess

Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world. It is played worldwide both recreationally and competitively in clubs and online. Chess is a two players game played on a 64-squares board with 16 pieces to each player including a king, a queen, 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops, and 8 pawns. The object of chess is to checkmate the opponent's king.