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Tuesday Backgammon Tournament at the Manhattan Games Center

Tuesday Backgammon Tournament at the Manhattan Games Center

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 PM
From Manhattan Games Center
4.9

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tournament. Opening at 7:00pm & match play start at 7:30pm. RSVP before the event date by Sun. 11pm for a chance at a Free Entry. On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and BG+ Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you. **RSVP** before the event date by Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\// Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. If you would like to bring your group or Meetup to any of these nights let me know by sending an email to John B - BGNYCusa@gmail.com

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Gotham City Backgammon at Josie Woods

Gotham City Backgammon at Josie Woods

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM
From Gotham City Backgammon
4.7

Thank you for supporting this group! This FREE and NON-TICKETED meetup group event is not able to supply boards (we only have 3) at this time. So, if possible, please bring your own board if you have one! Please order some food or drinks or both to support Josie Woods for their kindness to allow us to use the space. ($10/$15 per person min. is suggested) Josie Woods Pub: 11 Waverly Place, Manhattan. By train: 1 block west of R/W train (8th St. stop) or 2 blocks west of 6 train (Astor stop)

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Tuesday  Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Tuesday Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 PM
From Backgammon New York City - BGNYC
4.9

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tournament. Opening at 7:00pm & match play start at 7:30pm. RSVP before the event date by Sun. 11pm for a chance at Free Entry. On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and Tournament Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation. Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette.** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes with only a $20 fee. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/manhattan-games-center/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize. Sign up at Both for 2 Chances for Dice Throw at the Free Entry. We look forward to seeing you. **RSVP** before the event date by Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions.

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Tuesday Backgammon Tournament at the Manhattan Games Center

Tuesday Backgammon Tournament at the Manhattan Games Center

Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM
From Manhattan Games Center
4.9

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tournament. Opening at 7:00pm & match play start at 7:30pm. RSVP before the event date by Sun. 11pm for a chance at a Free Entry. On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and BG+ Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you. **RSVP** before the event date by Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\// Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. If you would like to bring your group or Meetup to any of these nights let me know by sending an email to John B - BGNYCusa@gmail.com

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Backgammon Fun on the Upper West Side

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM
From The New York City Backgammon Meetup Group
4.4
1 attendee
 TUESDAY Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club - BGNYC

TUESDAY Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club - BGNYC

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 PM
From Long Island Backgammon Club
4.9

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tuesday Tournament.. Go To BGNYC - Backgammon New York City https://www.meetup.com/backgammon-new-york-city-bgnyc/ and we have the Manhattan Games Center Meetup https://www.meetup.com/Manhattan-Games-Center/ On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks with wine, beer, tea, coffee and soft drinks will also be served. We will close around 11:00 pm. Backgammon Sign-in & boards on 12th Floor **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and BG+ Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. **RSVP** before Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry We look forward to seeing you. //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\// Free on-street parking starts at 7:00 pm on avenues. Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions.

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