Gather & Play

Search our calendar for an upcoming event that interests you.

No experience necessary! Our Gather & Play events are open to players of all skill levels. Browse our calendar and register for an upcoming event.

New to backgammon? Gather & Play events and the Northstar Academy are both great places to begin your journey.

Looking for a head start? View these beginner-friendly resources:

All events are BYOB (Bring Your Own Board). Don’t let that keep you from joining us, though – we always have a few extras.

events calendar

our star rating system

novice
  • Never played before or it’s been a long time.
beginner
  • Understands the basics of the game but little or no doubling cube experience.
intermediate
  • Comfortable using the doubling cube and has regular playing experience.
advanced
  • Experienced with doubling cube strategy, match play and competitive formats.