Backgammon
Five thousand years and still no one's solved it. Dice give you options. Skill decides which one you take. The doubling cube is where friendships get tested.
what you get
Everything you need to run
Backgammon.
Pick a format. Set the date. Share the link. We handle brackets, scoring, scheduling, and results. Your players just show up and compete.
how you win
First to win 2 games takes the match. Finals go longer.
matches
1 vs 1. You and whoever the draw gives you.
scoring
Tap in the result. Brackets do the rest.
clock
None. It's done when someone wins.
formats
Knockout — one session · League — longer, everyone plays everyone · Groups + knockout — groups then knockout
tournament formats
Pick a format. We handle the rest.
Not sure? Most people start with knockout.
one night
knockout.
8–16 players. Single elimination. Lose and you're out. Win and you're through. Done in one session.
over weeks
league.
Everyone plays everyone. Points table. Standings updated after every match. The format that keeps players coming back.
the full thing
groups into knockout.
Groups of 4, top players advance. Then knockout rounds to the final. The format for bigger events.
How to run a Backgammon tournament.
Three steps. About two minutes. Here's how it works on Leagology.
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1
Pick your format and share the link
Choose knockout or round robin league or groups into knockout. Set the match rules. Share the link — players register themselves. No group chats, no chasing.
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2
Start the draw, scores go in live
Brackets generate automatically. Players see their matchups on their phone. Tap in results as matches finish — no whiteboards, no spreadsheets.
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3
Results, rankings, done
Final match done, rankings update, every player builds a profile. The more they play, the sharper it gets. It becomes a thing.
Common questions about Backgammon tournaments
How long does a backgammon tournament take?
A 16-player knockout takes about 4 hours on one board. Shorter matches or more boards speed it up.
What's the best format for a backgammon tournament?
Knockout is the most common — quick, dramatic, done in one session. For something longer, try groups into knockout.
How many players do I need?
Sweet spot is 8–16 for a knockout. Send them the link. They sort themselves out.
Is it free to set up?
Knockout and league tournaments are free. Always. Advanced formats like groups into knockout are on the starter plan.
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Ready to run Backgammon?
No experience needed. No card needed. Just an idea and two minutes.
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