The Women’s World of Backgammon (WWB) is helping women relatively new to the game gain the skill and confidence they need to step into competitive tournament play. The initiative began with a groundbreaking 2022 survey of online backgammon players conducted by WWB and Backgammon Galaxy. We wanted to learn why women were so underrepresented at the tournament table—and what we discovered reshaped our mission.   The survey revealed what stands between new players and competitive play:...

The Joy of Backgammon: A Game for a Lifetime There are few pleasures as timeless as sitting across a board, shaking the dice, and watching a game of backgammon unfold. Whether you’re playing at home, in a café, or in a tournament halfway across the world, backgammon offers a rare mix of fun, focus, and friendship that enriches life at every age.   A Game That Keeps Giving Backgammon is one of the world’s oldest games, and perhaps that’s why it feels so enduring. Each roll of the dice brings a...

This month marks the 4th anniversary of  Women's World of Backgammon (WWB) —a milestone worth celebrating. In just four years, we've gone from a small initiative with a bold vision to a global community creating meaningful change for women in competitive backgammon. Along the way, we've learned, adapted, and expanded our focus to meet the needs of women players worldwide. Here's a look at what we've achieved—and where we're heading. We also celebrate the many other women's groups working...