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Clinton Hill

Roll dice with strangers who feel like old friends at this Clinton Hill tavern. The Backgammon Club meets every Saturday, teaching newcomers the ancient game under small lamps while regulars play for $3 a point.

community learning
neighborhood tavern
Saturday meetup
beginner-friendly

Tips

🎲"the city's finest institution of backgammon education" (Financial Times)
🎱book the pool table ahead of time
🏍️biker-gang aesthetic with skull & dice merch

The Emerson

561 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA

€€€

Upcoming at The Emerson

Saturday, Jun 13
Clinton Hill Backgammon Club

Clinton Hill Backgammon Club

June 13

Roll the dice at Brooklyn's friendliest backgammon scene. World champions and total beginners share felt-topped boards under warm lamps, playing chouettes where cooperation meets friendly stakes.

Chouettes

Chouettes

June 13

Roll the dice on Saturday nights at The Emerson, where backgammon chouettes bring together competitive spirit and casual camaraderie. It's low-stakes gambling with high-stakes fun: typical bets run $3 a point, and the games double as social lessons in strategy and cooperation.

Summer Classique Tournament

Summer Classique Tournament

June 13 at 7pm

The Emerson's third annual backgammon tournament draws an eccentric crowd: portfolio managers, ghostwriters, and serious board game enthusiasts. Come for the doubles matches, stay for the sheer Brooklyn-ness of it all.