Einstein Touch Backgammon

by Excalibur

Product Features

• Einstein Touch Backgammon
• Easy-to-hold and easy-to-use unit
• Enjoy all the features and challenges of backgammon wherever you go
• Ergonomic design
• Easy-to-see touch screen/stylus included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1.1 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001G45Z18
• Item model number: ET477
• Manufacturer recommended age: 13 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,205 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Einstein Touch Backgammon is an easy-to-hold and easy-to-use unit. Enjoy all the features and challenges of Backgammon wherever you go. It features an ergonomic design and an easy to see touch screen. It comes with a stylus.

Product Description

Excalibur ET477 Einstein Touch Backgammon Enjoy the classic fun of backgammon in a whole new way. Introducing the new Einstein Pocket Backgammon! With this easy-to-hold and easy-to use unit, you can enjoy all the features and challenges of backgammon wherever you go!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Problems with Einstein Touch Backgammon, August 2, 2009

By 

Merlyn D[Grey (United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Einstein Touch Backgammon (Toy)

As noted by other reviewers, there are some definite problems with this product that need to be addressed in subsequent models. First, it needs a backlight or some way to illuminate the game. I have a brand new game with top of the line new lithium batteries and still could not see the board well enough to make any moves. In addition, when I turned on the game, the icons appeared to be burned into the screen, and, consequently, I could not figure out when I made a move or the computer opponent made a move. These are serious technical problems that prevent anyone from playing the game at all.

Incidentally, I do have other games from Excalibur, which do not share these problems. I think this particular model of backgammon needs to be removed from circulation and replaced with a product that has been field tested with a broad base of consumers with differing levels of skill and experience, both with backgammon and with electronic games.

This game is virtually unplayable without a backlight. If you can't see the board, you can't play the game.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A big disapointment, July 30, 2009

By 

Barbara Mayberry (California) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Einstein Touch Backgammon (Toy)

I wanted a backgammon game I could take with me when I travel. Not much fun when you can never win. Game does some strange stuff. Several of my men (which are always white) could not be seen and sometimes I couldn't make the moves I wanted. Computer always gets the good rolls. It sometimes makes moves I didn't want to make. What a rip off.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible product and service, July 22, 2009

By 

Frank P. Herrmann (Naples, FL) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Einstein Touch Backgammon (Toy)

Received as gift. Screen too dull to see and play. Company phone always busy and never responded to repeated emails. If I could give less than one star, I would. Amazon should drop all products from this company.