The City of Parkland Parks and Recreation Department presents the Parkland Backgammon Club. This activity will be held from 3:00PM to 4:00PM at Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive. This is a fun way to challenge your mind and socialize at the same time. Periodic tournaments will be held. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. This activity includes equipment. The class will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Activity is limited to 16 participants. Advance registration is required. This program is free of charge and is open to Parkland residents and non-residents ages 18 and older.
Backgammon game is an ancient game with a long history all over the world. The Backgammon History is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia in the Persian Empire or as in the present day Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It is the oldest known recorded board game in history. Backgammon game was typically played on surfaces such as wood, using stones as markers, and dice made from bones, stones, wood or pottery and it can be traced back thousands of years BC to board games played by the Egyptians, Sumerians, Romans, and Persians.
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Backgammon Game Rules
For further information, please
email Gerri Dougherty, Parks and Recreation Program Manager or call (954) 757-4129