Whether you’re an experienced player or a beginner, the Milwaukee Backgammon Club offers a way to enjoy one of the world’s oldest games of strategy and chance. Join us for one of our twice-monthly tournaments, or come to an open play night where beginners can learn, and more experienced players can join a multi-player chouette or pair off for head-to-head play. Check the meetings page for more information.

Summer Solstice Saturday Special

Saturday June 23 from 1-4:30 pm we are planning a special open play session at Amaranth Bakery and Café, located at 3329 W Lisbon Ave in Milwaukee’s Walnut Hill neighborhood. The café is normally closed at that time, but they are going to open especially for us! To make it worthwhile we need to be sure…

Tournaments and Leaderboard

Our tournaments include a Main Flight and a Consolation Flight, guaranteeing everyone who enters at least two 5-point matches. Time constraints don’t allow for a progressive consolation format, so only first-round losers go to the Consolation Flight. Odd numbers in any round will leave some players without an opponent that round. They will receive byes,…

Meetings

Our meetings are held every Wednesday at Rounding Third, 6317 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee. Start time is 6:30 pm, but there is usually some informal play going on earlier. We also encourage you to have dinner at Rounding Third to help support our host. Tournaments are held on the first and third ( and fifth…