Member Benefits
When you become a U.S. Backgammon Federation (USBGF) member, you join a passionate community of people who love the game. Our mission is to grow backgammon and to provide quality education and play experiences.
Wherever you are on your backgammon journey, we are here to help you learn and — most importantly — have fun.
PrimeTime Backgammon Magazine
Premium members have online access to our quarterly magazine packed with tournament news, photos, insightful articles, and challenging positions sure to improve your game. Premium Plus members receive a printed copy in the mail.
American Backgammon Tour (ABT)
The USBGF supports and sanctions ABT events all across the Americas! These prestigious events offer fun and competition at all skill levels, including newcomers. In addition to the exciting competition, you will often find enrichment experiences such as lectures. You may also get the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the Giants of Backgammon.
The American Backgammon Tour offers both live and online play.
Check our event calendar for a current listing of ABT tournaments.
USBGF Online Tournament Series
Enjoy playing members worldwide in our online tournaments, including Monthly Circuit events open to all skill levels, divisional competition, women’s only events, and more. The Online Tournament Series offers flexible scheduling, so it is a great fit for busy people!
Improve Your Game
We offer a regular stream of educational content from some of the best minds in backgammon. Play against #1 All-time American Backgammon Tour player Neil Kazaross in our daily Online Match Series. Sharpen your game with Bray’s Learning Curve, a weekly column by renowned British columnist and author Chris Bray. Learn along with Backgammon Learning Center teaching pro Phil Simborg in his video series. Plus a ton of educational articles and presentations by a variety of backgammon experts.
Backgammon 101
Are you interested in learning backgammon but don’t know where to begin? Our Backgammon 101 series provides relaxed, easy-to-understand, and interactive online video sessions. You will learn how to set up the board, how to count shots, basic probability, basic strategy, how to use the doubling cube, and more!
eXtreme Gammon Discount
USBGF members, Premium and above, get 20% off eXtreme Gammon.
eXtreme Gammon is the number one backgammon program in the world. It is the strongest and fastest tool of reference, used by top players and those wanting to improve their game.
GammonVillage Discount
USBGF Premium, Premium Plus, Youth members and Sponsors get 15% off GammonVillage products.
GammonVillage specializes in Backgammon, Mah Jongg, Dominoes, and Chess products.
Cook Travel Discount
USBGF members get 10-30% discount on international business-class travel.
Contact Cook Travel at 800-435-8776 or info@cooktravel.net.
Become Part of Our Community
Get to know us by becoming a member today! We make it easy, affordable, and fun!