| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Group email: | Backgammon group |
| When: | On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Every two weeks, weeks 2 and 4 |
| Venue: | Unit 7 |
We meet to enjoy playing the ancient game of backgammon, an exciting game that combines elements of both skill and luck.
The rules are straightforward so those new to backgammon are soon playing and getting to grips with this wonderful game. Backgammon is a dice game but with a strong element of skill. It is often called the cruellest game as nothing can be taken for granted: victory can sometimes be snatched from the jaws of defeat and vice versa.
We’ve introduced a league which allows everyone to play to play each other over the course of the year with small prizes awarded for the most successful player(s). Occasional informal competitions are also held including a fun Christmas tournament. Help is available for those new to backgammon to improve their chances of winning and, in particular, find the best move in often challenging circumstances.