The UK Backgammon Federation
The Hub daily puzzle has been a fixture of the site for two or three years, and attracts 100-150 players every day. I’ve just added another 550 puzzles and thought people might be interested in how they’re produced.
For some time, Hub has had the option to play against a computer opponent, via the “Play a Bot” button. Anyone can play single point matches against a weak AI opponent. Hub members can play longer matches and stronger opponents.
A new “tutor mode” feature has just been added to all bot matches. Enabling tutor mode gives hints and analysis during play, with various configuration options.
London’s answer to NYC’s Remington Davenport has arrived.
If you haven’t already heard, a new collective is shaking up the capital’s backgammon scene. Backgammon & Wax (B&W), run by Ben Bailey Smith (aka Doc Brown), Edwin John, and Jeremy Newton, is bringing live backgammon to a new crowd, pairing tournament play with DJs and a vibrant atmosphere.
They have successfully launched monthly nights across the city, including:
● The Island, Kensal Rise
● North London Tavern, Kilburn
● Club Flamingo, Soho
● Fox and Firkin, Lewisham
I’ve been developing and running Backgammon Hub (www.backgammonhub.com) for a few years now. The site is kindly sponsored by the UKBGF which helps pay the server costs. The UKBGF hosts quite a few tournaments, and the integrity of the dice is very important.
I think most players accept that online dice are random, just like real dice. But there are the vocal conspiracy theorists who are hard to silence. They tend to spread the idea that sites are manipulating the dice unfairly.
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