What we’re about
Welcome to the Sanford Backgammon Group!
What is this group?
We meet at local joints to hang out and play backgammon. We're a mix of casual backgammon players and more competitive try-hards. All are welcome!
Do I need to be good at backgammon to join?
No! You don't need any previous experience, just a desire to meet new people, have fun, and challenge your backgammon skills.
Will there be backgammon tournaments? Do you play for money?
Not at this time. We are focusing on casual gameplay and improvement.
How do you play?
See this video to learn the basic rules.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Backgammon Chouette / Team GameHenrys Depot, Sanford , FL
This is your chance to combine your love of backgammon with your desire for socializing. A chouette is a team backgammon game, essentially a "king of the hill" for backgammon. One player (called the box) plays against a team of the rest of the players, and remains box as long as the box keeps winning. When the box loses, the box goes to the end of the line and the captain of the team becomes the new box. While most chouettes are for money, we play just for fun.
This is a great game regardless of your skill level. The better players can make suggestions, the weaker players might learn from them. But after hearing all the advice, the captain makes the final decisions! Can the wisdom of the crowd dethrone the king?
You can see the full rules here.
Please join us, and if you have a nice board, bring it along in case we split into smaller chouettes.
