What we’re about
NOCSGVBGC - We are a local backgammon club founded in July 2025. We hold in-person and online casual and competitive tournament events. Weekly "Beat the Boss/Founder" challenges. Learn tips and strategies to improve your game. Open to ALL ages and ALL levels (even beginners). Make new friends. Have fun.
We are an official USBGF Backgammon Club.
Official Club Facebook Group (to sign up):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/northocsangabrielvalleybg/
Serving these (but not limited to) AND surrounding cities in the Southern California area: Anaheim, Alhambra, Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Brea, Buena Park, City of Industry, Cerritos, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, Fullerton, Hacienda Heights, Lakewood, La Habra, La Mirada, Montebello. Monrovia, Norwalk, Orange, Pico Rivera, Placentia, Pomona, Roland Heights, Rosemead, Roland Heights, Santa Fe Springs, Walnut, West Covina, Whittier.
Upcoming events
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Social / Casual Backgammon (All Levels Welcome) - Fullerton -012926
Barrel & Stave Pour House at Jaxon's Chicken, 204 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA, US## Details
NOCSGVBGC Public Social / Casual Backgammon Night
Thurs 1/29/26 - Fullerton, CA
ALL levels welcome (even new beginners)
Have Fun / Make Friends / Learn Tips and Strategies to Improve
Come at any time / leave at any time (but more chance to win prizes if you get there early and stay until the end)
Details:
$10 entry fee. (You get 1/2 off your ticket if you bring a friend who is also playing. Note - Their ticket is at full price.)
- Raffle Prizes and prizes for top player(s) with most wins.
- Possible venue gift card prizes as well if enough people RSVP.
- 1 point single casual games. No Clocks. No Cube Used.
- 1 point (and raffle chance) for every game won. The more points you earn the higher you go on the leader board and chance for the grand prize.
- "Beat the Boss" or "Beat the Expert" challenge event (if time permits)
Schedule:
4:30-5:30pm - Early check-in and eat/drink and socialize. But you can arrive at any time though. We'd love to meet you and show you this fun and amazing game.
5:30-6:00 - Match up with first opponents or Learn how to play
6pm - 8pm - All players play. Rotate opponent after each game (if possible)
8pm - 8:30pm - (Optional) Beat the Boss / Beat the Expert Challenge for top winners / Others continue to play (if desired) or watch the challenge and root on the player to take down the Expert/Boss
8:30 - 8:45 pm - Raffle / Door Prizes / Event Ends
8:45 - Clean-up . Break down
9pm - Venue closes Sharp
*** BRING YOUR OWN BACKGAMMON BOARD ***
If you don't have your own board, try and borrow one but if not we can loan you one ($5 usage fee). VERY LIMITED loaners available. We can also direct you to find great boards at reasonable prices. Once you start with backgammon you will LOVE it and want to play all the time,.
If you like this event / game and want to become an actual member of our local club and learn how the tips and strategies from Master/ Expert level players to become much better. Sign up on our Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/northocsangabrielvalleybg/
or Email us at to ask to become a member or ask more info:
nocsgvbgc@gmail.com
Note: All new members must complete a new member questionnaire before acceptance into the club.Join Our Backgammon Club if you like to get better1 attendee
