Puget Sound
Backgammon Club
Roll the dice. Find your community.
A welcoming club for players of every skill level — from first-timers to seasoned competitors. We meet monthly in the Seattle area for tournaments, practice, and good company.
About the Club
More than a game —
a community
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the enjoyment, education, and mastery of backgammon through regular play, tournaments, and community events.
We foster fellowship and camaraderie among members while providing an inclusive environment for players of all skill levels. Our mission is to support and grow interest in backgammon as a culturally significant and timeless game, ensuring that our activities are focused on pleasure and recreation without profit motives.
Join an EventWhether you're learning your first move or chasing the cube, you're welcome here.
A tight-knit community that reflects the warmth and openness of the greater Seattle area.
Monthly tournaments with proper bracket formats, point tracking, and season standings.
Resources, match analysis, and experienced players ready to help you level up.
How We Play
Our Monthly Tournament
Join us for our regularly scheduled monthly tournament. No experience needed — just show up, roll the dice, and have fun.
Match Play
The doubling cube is in play. The format rotates depending on how many players show up: smaller turnouts may play round-robin or a single 4-player bracket, while larger turnouts run 8- or 16-player double-elimination brackets. Match lengths also adjust — typically 5- to 7-point matches in the main bracket, with a longer final.
Entry Fees
Entry fees depend on what brackets you enter and how many times you re-enter. Entry fees are typically $10–$20 with optional side pools.
Club Points
Members earn season points for attendance and placement. Check the standings page to see the current leaderboard.
The Game
Why do we love backgammon?
“Playing backgammon is good for my brain and good for my social life. Working out the probabilities, the strategies and the tactics really gets the blood flowing through my brain. And some of the best people I know I've met through backgammon. And while more experienced players tend to win more, I really like how a total beginner can beat an expert if the dice are right!”
— Russ Kendall, Bellingham
“Backgammon has it all — strategic depth, fast action, and sudden reversals of fortune. Add to that a welcoming and knowledgable community for an all around fantastic gaming experience!”
— Rich Levinski, Seattle
“I love the clicking of the dice and the table talk… backgammon is a great social game.”
— Matt Cary, Seattle
“I love that this game can be learned in a couple of hours, but that it can take a lifetime to master. I love that it's NEVER boring! And I love the race.”
— Monica Colgan, Seattle
“I love the DRAMA! I'm addicted!”
— Melina Zamalloa, Seattle