Backgammon Social with Drinks n Dinner Sun 12 Oct, 3pm at Great Scotland Yard

Venue: Civil Service Club

Date/Time: Sunday 12 October 3-8pm and possibly beyond!

First timers - please kindly read below about bringing your board, meetup fee, purchasing drinks and food, Etiquette etc

Dear Backgammon Lovers,

We had a fantastic buzz on Sunday with more than twenty backgammon fans filling the CSC!

It was such a treat catching up with our regulars and welcoming some fresh new faces into the mix.

Much later half a dozen of us remained late playing backgammon into the late evening... what a glorious way to end the weekend.

Social Backgammon

Whether you're a seasoned backgammoner or a newbie looking to learn this fabulous game, our social event is open to all.

This is also the perfect chance to sharpen your game, and share a laugh (or a lucky double six!) over backgammon. Add in a drink or two, maybe dinner, and you’ve got the recipe for a fun and relaxed evening.

With Autumn rolling in, why not join us for an afternoon that slides easily into the evening - full of strategy, chatter, and friendly connections. We’d love to see you there!

Venue Food and Drink

Just a little reminder that when we use the Civil Service Club, we’re asked to buy at least one drink - and hopefully enjoy a couple more while we’re there!

The Club also has a nice range of food and snacks on offer, all at really good prices, so it’s a great chance to relax and make the most of the day.

About our backgammon social group

Our group has been running for 10 years since June 2015 and we have held well over 400 official backgammon meetings - along with a further 200 off-grid (non meetups) since then.

We are the largest backgammon group in the UK with over 1900 backgammon lovers.

What makes our group special are its members and the warmth, humour and friendliness whilst playing this splendid social game over a few drinks... usually fortnightly, and on a Sunday.

We have about 30-odd regular members who play socially and we very much welcome new players too - so do come along.

Dinner Time and Drinks and Food

In between the rounds of backgammon many of us sit for a meal around 6pm, but you can order drinks and food whenever you like.

RSVP

Please RSVP asap - . Often I need to provide the Club with an indication of numbers.

Bring your own Backgammon Board - no problem if initially you don't have one.

Love seeing the different styles and size of boards - my boards have somehow gotten larger over the years. Please bring your own backgammon board and should you not have one please let us know in advance via the Meetup message board so that others can make the effort to bring theirs.

Meetup Fee

I will ask for £4 as the meetup fees etc have increased substantially over the past year or two. This also assists paying other admin costs including Club membership and tips.

Other Games

We sometimes play other games in the evening such as Rummikub, Yahtzee, and a type of Gin Rummy... so ask and watch this space!

Etiquette

Just a quick reminder- it’s always nice to say thank you to the staff at the CSC when you can.

Let’s also keep things warm and friendly with each other and enjoy the game.

If anything comes up, please feel free to have a word with me or whoever is hosting that day.

Backgammon Rules

With one or two exceptions our group plays international backgammon tournament rules. I have outlined these rules on our meetup page.

My Contact

Should you get lost or need to get in touch my number is: 07956 263451. Would advise you not to post messages two hours before the meetup commences as there's often chance I will not see it.

Best wishes to all you Backgammoners!

Chris Sattaur