A registration fee of $40 is required. Registration fee is waived for players entering our Newcomer Division. Prize return is 85% of entry fee, unless otherwise noted.
Featured Event
Steve Brown Memorial Tournament$2,000 Added Money $500 courtesy of Terri Fishel plus $1,500 from Viking Classic A special event to remember our good friend and universally respected player Steve Brown. $500 added money by Steve's wife Terri Fishel plus $1,5000 added by the Viking Backgammon Classic tournament.
9 points $100 entry, 80% return Odin bust trophy |
Riverboat Chouette Cruise
Start your tournament out right with a Mississippi River cruise. Sip on 2 for 1 margaritas and snack on a complimentary taco bar. Opportunity to chouette or just enjoy the scenery.
Wednesday 9/2 Meet at tournament hotel for rideshare at 4 pm Boarding at 5 p.m. Cruise 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $34.00 Advance, prepaid reservations recommended. Purchase tickets directly from the cruise company on the Paddleford website. All attendees with cars are encouraged to meet at the tournament hotel to share your car with those needing transportation. Boarding is on Harriet Island, 205 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107 More info and directions |
MAIN EVENTS - AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR
Main events are eligible for American Backgammon Tour (ABT) master points. Open, advanced and intermediate tournaments will be double elimination with progressive consolation. Newcomer format depends on number of entries.
MASTERS LEVEL
Grand Crystal Beaver XXIPreviously held in Illinois, the Grand Crystal Beaver has a permanent home in Minnesota. Now twenty one years running! Qualifier entries will play an additional round on Thursday.
11 points $500 direct entry, $250 qualifier, 90% Return Prestigious Grand Crystal Beaver trophy
Past Winners
* Two-time winners - † Three-time winner
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JACKPOTS
Berserker Limited Jackpot
$200 Added Money
Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
All qualify, with the exception of elite level Open players.
9 points
$200, 85% return
9 points
$200, 85% return
Warrior Advanced/Intermediate Jackpot
$200 Added Money
Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
Our Advanced/Intermediate players are qualified to enter.
7 points
$80, $85% return
7 points
$80, $85% return
FOR THE SLAIN
Valhalla Open, Advanced and IntermediateA Valkyrie leads fallen fighters to Valhalla. Do not fret, honorable warriors find solace in the afterlife. A special Monday tournament just for players who get eliminated from the main and consolation ABT events on Sunday.
5 points $100 open /$50 advanced /$20 intermediate entry, 85% return Valkyrie Goblet trophy |
MIXED LEVEL EVENTS
Early Ravens $500 Added Money Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members Early birds get more. Arrive on Thursday and spread your wings. Two events, $20 entry (all players except Open level) or $50 entry (all players), 85% return
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Friday Frigga
$1,000 Added Money $500 USBGF plus $500 from Twin Cities Club members Let Frigga, the wife of Odin and queen of Asgard, help you warm up and get battle ready.
7 Points $60 entry, 85% return Frigga trophy The Friday Frigga is a USBGF National Championship Qualifier event. The USBGF member who goes the furthest, receives USBGF added money and qualifies for entry into the 2021 USBGF National Championship. |
Gammon Stuff Board Tournament The victorious first place warrior will receive a custom hand-crafted FTH backgammon board courtesy of Gammon Stuff.
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$100 entry FTH backgammon board, first place $500, second place estimated (based on 16 entrants) |
SIDE EVENTS
Blitz the Beast$500 Added Money Courtesy of USBGF, must be a member to qualify In this blitz style event, fight through short bracket qualifier matches for a spot in the main event.
5 Points $40 entry, 85% return Fenrir beast trophy |
Speedy Slaughters$300 Added Money Courtesy of Twin Cites Club Members Test your quick wit. Play five point matches through this timed speed challenge. Reduced clock settings, $30 continual entry. 85% return.
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Quick Raids$300 Added Money Courtesy of Twin Cities Club Members Every Viking enjoys a quick raid every now and then.
1 Point $20 continual entry, 85% return |
DIRECTOR'S DINNER
Gourmet feast worthy of a hard fighting warrior. Take a break on Sunday and enjoy dinner with your directors.
$60, includes tax and tip
$60, includes tax and tip
FOR THE TIRELESS WARIOR |