The Lion & The Unicorn, Wetherspoons, Waterloo St, Backgammon Social, 26 Apr 4pm

Date/Time: Sunday 26 April, 4 – 8pm (and possibly beyond!) NOTE 4PM START!

First-timers: please see notes below on the Meetup fee, bringing boards, etc ☺️

Location: London Waterloo Station, York Rd, London SE1 7ND

Dear Backgammon Lovers,

Join us this Sunday 26 April 4pm for a brand new backgammon social at a fantastic new central London location — The Lion & The Unicorn (Wetherspoons), inside Waterloo Station.

At very short notice, James has bravely stepped in to host from 4pm, so come along, show your support, and help us kick off what could become a great new regular spot if all goes to plan.

Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious to learn, everyone is welcome. Expect friendly games, good company, and the usual relaxed vibe.

Social Backgammon

Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new, everyone’s welcome. Our Sunday afternoon offers a mix of friendly competition, laughter and the occasional lucky double six. Add alongside this, the Spoons great selection of reasonable priced food, drinks and easy conversation, and you’ve got a fabulous and relaxed afternoon rolling dice into a fun evening.

Like with all venues we are expected to purchase food and drinks here whilst playing this great social game.

About Our Backgammon Group

Our group started in June 2015 and has now run more than 400 official meetups plus over 200 informal gatherings. With nearly 2,200 members, we’re the largest backgammon group in the UK, and we're known for our warmth, humour and friendliness. We typically meet fortnightly on Sundays, with around twenty or so regulars along with new players each time.

Everyone is welcome, whatever your level.

RSVP

Please RSVP as soon as you can, as it really helps with planning, especially at this first time venue so that we may reserve an area for ourselves.

Bring your own board

If you have a backgammon board, please bring it. If you don’t, just post a note on the Meetup page or message me and we’ll match you up. It’s always fun to see the variety of boards people bring along.

Meetup fee

£4 per person. This small contribution helps pay Meetup, cover tip, admin, hosting and other organisational costs that keep the group running smoothly.

Etiquette

Let’s keep things friendly and respectful over the board, and please thank the Wetherspoons staff when being served. If anything crops up during the event, just have a quiet word with the host.

Backgammon rules

We play under international backgammon tournament rules, with one or two minor exceptions. Full details are on our Meetup page.

Contact

If you need help in advance finding the venue or have any questions, call or text me on 07956 263451.

Please avoid sending Meetup messages within three hours of start time, as they may not be seen in time.

Have lots of fun!

Best wishes,

Chris Sattaur 🤗