Whether you are an experienced backgammon player or just learning the game you are welcome to join us to enjoy one of the world’s oldest and still most exciting games.
Wednesdays
We meet every Wednesday night at McGinn’s All-Star Sports Bar, 5901 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53213. Tournaments are held on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays of each month; open play on the 3rd and 5th Wednesdays. We will start forming 4-player tournament brackets at 6 pm, you can arrive later but the earlier you arrive the more opportunity you will have to play. Informal open play usually starts around 5 or 5:15 on Wednesdays so come early if you like. For more details on how our tournaments are structured check out our Tournaments page.
Saturdays
Most Saturdays we have a group that meets for open play at Highland House 12741 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092. Play starts at noon and typically goes to 6 pm or later, but you can come and go as you wish. Occasionally play is at a different location and some Saturdays we don’t have it so before heading out email saturday@mkebackgammon.org to make sure it is happening and confirm the location.
Recent Post
Milwaukee Club at the Wisconsin State Championships
Last weekend was the Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships played in Madison Wisconsin. This is an event on the United States Backgammon Federations American Backgammon Tour and was attended by 100 players this year. Our club had seven players attend and two cash! Check out our Facebook page for details.
It’s Good to be Greedy (99.86% of the Time)
In backgammon a greedy bearoff play refers to taking off as many checkers as possible with the current roll. In the position above it is only possible to bear off one checker so the greedy play is 6/off. It is not uncommon, however, to see players move 6/5, 2/1 in this type of position. The…
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