Featured Events
BMAB Tournament
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Starts on Thursday Aug 29th.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Aug 22nd. Five matches, 9pts each match, 45 BMAB experience points $100 entry, 100% return $100 registration fee, includes, recording, transcription, and BMAB submission fees, $15 lunch voucher. Optional Side Pools Side pool A, $50 entry, 95% return Side pool B, $100 entry, 95% return To enter side pool B, side pool A must also be entered. Learn more about our BMAB event |
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 8/28/2024 Meet at tournament hotel for rideshare at 4 pm Boarding at 5 p.m. Cruise 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $45, you may purchase a ticket through our registration form. 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 |
New Cash Money Pokergammon
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Cash Money Pokergammon is a unique and exciting backgammon money game played with poker chips, structured tournament-style with escalating stakes as the rounds progress. Hosted by guest directors CJ and Michael Cashman.
Starts on Monday (Labor Day) 7 rounds, 30 min per round. Winners are paid based on their chip total at the end of round 7. Champion receives our Viking themed mug. $50 entry fee + $10 registration. Players receive 10 poker chips ($5 per chip). Rebuys available at $5 per chip. (100% return on entry fees) Learn more about Pokergammon |
Director's Dinner
Your three course Italian feast includes, appetizers, choice of entrée, choice of desert, choice of non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. $70
Expand to See dinner menu and Location
Entree choices:
Located at: 3501 MINNESOTA DRIVE BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55435
Click here for directions from the tournament hotel to Ciao Bella: https://goo.gl/maps/desMPwrLtjQpySYu7
- Chicken Parmesan
Spaghettini w/ marinara - Classic Lasagna
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, Bolognese sauce - Fettuccine With Natural Chicken
Spinach, toasted almonds, Pinot Grigio cream sauce - Tortiglioni Rossa
Molinari sausage, sweet peas, roasted red peppers, Romana rossa sauce - Walleye Milanese
Marinated tomato, white mashed potato
Located at: 3501 MINNESOTA DRIVE BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55435
Click here for directions from the tournament hotel to Ciao Bella: https://goo.gl/maps/desMPwrLtjQpySYu7
MAIN EVENTS - AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR
Main events are eligible for American Backgammon Tour (ABT) master points.
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Odin OpenBring your hard-won knowledge and expertise to the table to battle in elite warrior fashion.
Full Swiss - Triple Elimination - 9 points $300 entry + $10 ABT Fee. 90% return $100 side pool, 95% return Clocks Required Odin trophy Thor AdvancedWith the sound of thunder, lay down your hammer-like skills over the board to crush your foes.
Full Swiss - Triple Elimination - 9 points $160 entry+ $10 ABT Fee. 85% return $60 side pool, 95% return Clocks Required Thor trophy |
For Novices
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Viking BeginnerGet a taste of battle on the Viking training grounds. Format determined by number of entrants.
Free entry, discounted registration fee of only $10 (Normally $50) Viking trophy |
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Two-Day Novice WorkshopUSBGF Backgammon For Everyone Novice Workshop
Dive into the fundamentals of backgammon with a two-day program designed for novices. Build a strong foundation and boost your confidence for tournament play. Delivered by Juluis High and Tom Jayne. $120/adults $80/youth under 25 Learn more and register on the usbgf website |
MASTERS LEVEL
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Grand Crystal Beaver XXVPreviously held in Illinois, the Grand Crystal Beaver has a permanent home in Minnesota. Now twenty-five years running!
11 points $500 entry, 90% Return $200 side pool, 95% Return Prestigious Grand Crystal Beaver trophy |
2024 Grand Crystal Beaver entrants
past Grand crystal beaver winnners
Past Winners
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2023 Kit Woolsey (CA)*
2022 John O'Hagan (IN) 2021 Dana Nazarian (CA) 2020 Jeremy Bagai (CA) 2019 Bill Finneran (MD) 2018 Ray Fogerlund (NV)† 2017 Harvey Gillis (AZ) 2016 N/A Not held 2015 Yury Millman (MN)* 2014 David Todd (MO) 2013 Ray Fogerlund (NV)† 2012 Carter Mattig (IL) 2011 Yury Millman (MN)* |
2010 Malcolm Davis (TX)
2009 Steve Sax (CA)* 2008 Ray Fogerlund (CA)† 2007 Howard Markowitz (NV) 2006 Richard Lloyd (TN) 2005 Sean Garber (IN) 2004 Steve Brown (MN) 2003 Bob Zavoral (IL) 2002 Kit Woolsey (CA)* 2001 Paul Weaver (AL) 2000 Steve Sax (CA)* 1999 Kent Goulding (MD) |
* Two-time winners - † Three-time winner
In 1999-2009 the Grand Crystal Beaver event was held at the Midwest Backgammon Championships. From 2010-2015 it was held at the Central States Invitational (CSI). It was not held for one year in 2016. From 2017 onward the Viking Classic has kept the tradition of this prestigious event alive.
In 1999-2009 the Grand Crystal Beaver event was held at the Midwest Backgammon Championships. From 2010-2015 it was held at the Central States Invitational (CSI). It was not held for one year in 2016. From 2017 onward the Viking Classic has kept the tradition of this prestigious event alive.
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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 |
2024 Longship entrants
past Longship winnners
Past Winners
2023 John O'Hagan (IN)
2022 Marty Storer (NH)
2021 Steve Reichelt (MN)
2020 Longship event not held
2019 Ray Fogerlund (NV)
2018 Roberto Litzenberger (VA)
2017 Ray Fogerlund (NV)
2022 Marty Storer (NH)
2021 Steve Reichelt (MN)
2020 Longship event not held
2019 Ray Fogerlund (NV)
2018 Roberto Litzenberger (VA)
2017 Ray Fogerlund (NV)
* Two-time winners - † Three-time winner
JACKPOTS
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Berserker Limited JackpotAll qualify, with the exception of elite level Open players.
9 points $200 entry, 85% return $100 side pool, 95% return |
FOR THE SLAIN
Valhalla Jackpots
A Valkyrie leads fallen fighters to Valhalla. Do not fret, honorable warriors find solace in the afterlife. Special side events for players who get eliminated from the ABT event starting on Sunday.
7 points
$100 / $50
85% return
7 points
$100 / $50
85% return
MIXED LEVEL EVENTS
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Early RavensEarly birds get more. Arrive on Thursday and spread your wings.
Early Raven Advanced $20 entry/$20 side pool (all players except Open level) Early Raven Open $60 entry/$60 side pool (all players), 85% return on entry, 95% return on side pools |
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Friday FriggaLet Frigga, the wife of Odin and queen of Asgard, help you warm up and get battle ready.
7 Points $60 entry, 85% return $60 Open side pool / $40 Advanced side pool. 95% return Frigga trophy |
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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 team entry, 85% return $100 team side pool, 95% 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) $50 side pool, 95% return |
SIDE EVENTS
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DMP RaidsEvery Viking enjoys a quick raid every now and then.
1 Point $20 continual entry, 85% return |
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Speedy SlaughtersTest your quick wit. Play five point matches through this timed speed challenge.
Reduced clock settings 5 point matches $30 continual entry. 85% return. |
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Shieldmaiden ChallengeCalling all shieldmaidens to compete for glory, honor, and prestige.
7 point matches $40 continual entry, 85% return. Shieldmaiden trophy. |
