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 Cup showcased 16...

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...