Backgammon & chess,for real stakes.
Get the Beta on TestFlightReal money, fully legal.
Deposit with Apple Pay. Cash out whenever you like.
Play your friends.
Challenge your friends to backgammon or chess, track your head-to-head records, and climb the leaderboard. Always free.
Learn from the best.
World-class AI coaching is one click away. Review all of your games, practice drills, and play against a coach.
Honest by design.
Dice are verified random. ID verification and advanced bot detection make sure you only play against humans.
You can trust that every game is fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are you?
TableStakes is founded by Vishal and Jared. We’re both entrepreneurs who have founded and sold businesses. TableStakes is also backed by world-class investors.
We created TableStakes because we love games and competing with friends. We wanted to create an app that brings that experience to everyone.
We’re in the app every day — add us! Our usernames are vishal and jared. And tell us what you think, we read every piece of feedback.
Do I have to play for money?
Not at all! The vast majority of the app doesn’t involve playing for money. Play against your friends, improve with the AI, and have fun.
Where can I use TableStakes?
You can use TableStakes anywhere in the world.
For now, real money play is available in most US states. You must be 18 or older to use any real money features.
All non-money features are available to everyone.
Is this legal?
Yes! TableStakes operates under skill-based gaming laws in the United States. For more information, please contact us.
Why is the app only available on iOS?
We’re starting with iOS, but are working on releasing an Android and web app as soon as possible.