Backgammon
Backgammon is probably the world's oldest game.
Since 2009, Dicky Biddle had been active in growing the game in London, firstly with Mike Main & Backgammon in London and more recently the hugely London Players’ Backgammon League. Since then he also launched BucksGammon and Fulham Backgammon Club. North London Backgammon Club was launched in 2015.
Only ever played Backgammon casually and not sure which set of rules we play to? Read this great article that also lists all the key differences between formal and informal play: Two Worlds Collide: Casual and Formal Backgammon, by Mark Driver |
Backgammon is a game that takes five minutes to learn but a lifetime to master. One of the first lessons a new player needs to learn is that Backgammon is not just about the luck of the dice. Backgammon brings in skills around strategy, risk and opportunity management, psychology, stamina, emotional self-control and as much or little mental arithmetic as you can handle.
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The Clissold Arms is a laid-back, family-orientated restaurant and bar situated between Muswell Hill and East Finchley in North London.
The Clissold Arms already plays host to large Chess and Poker tournaments. With a dedicated room for games events and an outside area made for summer Backgammon, the Clissold Arms and Backgammon are a perfect fit. The terrace will be popular with the BG players this summer. |