The past year has marked a genuine inflection point for Women’s World of Backgammon (WWB). What began as an effort to create visibility, opportunity, and confidence for women in the game has translated into measurable growth—across tournaments, ratings, commentary, and community culture. Crucially, this progress is now being driven not just by WWB, but by the wider backgammon community. The launch of the WWB Invitational Cup was a defining milestone. In its first year, the