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
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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
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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.
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Odin OpenBring your hard-won knowledge and expertise to the table to battle in elite warrior fashion.
Double elimination with full progressive consolation. 11 points Main / 9 points Fighter / 7 points Consolation $300 entry, 90% return Odin trophy |
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Thor AdvancedWith the sound of thunder, lay down your hammer-like skills over the board to crush your foes. Double elimination with full progressive consolation.
9 points Main / 7 points Fighter / 7 points Consolation $160 entry, 85% return Thor trophy |
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Viking IntermediateRaise your sword and shield to battle over the board in Viking fashion.
Double elimination with full progressive consolation. 5 points Main / 3 points Fighter / 1 points consolation $60 entry, 80% return Viking trophy |
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Viking NewcomerGet a taste of battle on the Viking training grounds. Format determined by number of entrants.
Free entry, discounted registration fee of only $10 (Normally $40) Viking trophy |
MASTERS LEVEL
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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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Longship JackpotAssemble your powerful forces by sea. Raid and plunder in style.
13 points. No first round byes in this high-equity event. $1,000 entry, 95% return Longship trophy
Past Winners2019 Ray Fogerlund (NV) 2018 Roberto Litzenberger (VA) 2017 Ray Fogerlund (NV) |
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
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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
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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. |
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Rainbow Bridge DoublesThe rainbow bridge helps unites you and your partner, while Heimdall summons the heavenly forces to give you an extra fighting chance.
$200 entry, per team. 85% return Heimdall trophies |
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Gammon Stuff Board Tournament The victorious first place warrior will receive a custom hand-crafted FTH backgammon board courtesy of Gammon Stuff.
7 Points
$100 entry FTH backgammon board, first place $500, second place estimated (based on 16 entrants) |
SIDE EVENTS
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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 |
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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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MidgardsInhabited by Vikings, but beware of the backgammon giants and gods.
3 Points, four person bracket $30 entry, $100 first place |
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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 |
Ragnarök After Tourney
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For the indefatigable fighter, one last opportunity to spar.
$50 entry, 85% return |
