Backgammon & Jazz
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Backgammon & Jazz

When

Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 19:30

JW3

341-351 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6ET

Time

19:30

Price guide

£15,

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6.30pm-8pm, £15, in building // Join us for a friendly evening of backgammon hosted by Etan Ilfeld, CEO of the Mind Sports Olympiad. All skill levels are welcome, from complete beginners who want to learn the rules to seasoned players. Backgammon boards and dice will be provided, and we'll also run a friendly tournament for the more competitively inclined. Backgammon & Jazz is a warm, sociable night centred around the classic game many know and love. Learn to play backgammon at a relaxed pace, share tables with fellow players, and get to know new people in an inclusive and welcoming environment, all accompanied by music at JW3.

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