Let the Summer Games Begin

The dice didn’t stop in May. From wine-fueled groves to rooftop checkmates, we’ve been riding the backgammon wave all month — and the summer glow-up is just beginning.

What’s new?

Las Olas, baby. We launched our second official hub in Fort Lauderdale. Expansion is real, and you’ve helped us build it. We are partnering with Gen Provisions to host up north. Some of the best iced foam lattes we’ve ever had.

We also launched first merch collection called “La Jugadora” — check out our hats below & respond directly to this email to secure yours.

May Highlights:

• Coconut Grove Charm at Emissary Café — Volume 3 of our Coffee Shop Series served up natural wine and great vibes. Thank you to Elias and team for helping us bring backgammon magic to Coconut Grove.

• Gambit & Gammon — Brains, beauty, and a Miami skyline. We teamed up with Knightcap Chess Club for an evening of strategy and sparks at The Deck at Island Gardens.

• The Moore Tournament — Another electric night. Thank you to Gen Provisions for sponsoring a gorgeous summer board & Munoa Juicery (a local female-founded business) for bringing us superfood mocktails.

  1st Place: Guerra — composed and cutting like a Cuban espresso
  2nd Place: Jose Luis — steady hands and a poker face for the ages.

What’s up in June?

Besides rising temperatures & mosquitoes

• June 11 - Tournament Night Andrés Carne de Res Miami

  Aguardiente, Colombian rules only, and FIFA Club World Cup tickets for the winner. Need we say more? RSVP here

• June 18 - The Coffee Shop Series at Imperial Moto

  Dim the lights and bring the horsepower to Little River. Our boards will be ready for you with special treats from La Natural and DJ vibes for a night of bold moves and new connections.

• June 24 - Jazz & Gammon at Medium Cool

  This Miami hotspot is opening their doors to us for a jazzy encounter. We will be pouring Greek Mastiha from Kleos to fuel you and your dice with spirit of the Greek gods.

• June 26 - Tournament Night at the Moore

  You know the drill - high-stakes, high-style, don’t be late. Be prepared to use the doubling cube again, it’s here to stay.

The Oracle of the Dice

In an old Greek village where the sea whispered secrets and the olives never lied, there lived a fisherman known not for his nets, but for his backgammon board. They said he played with the gods, that his doubling cube foretold fates. Locals watched in silence as the checkers danced across worn marble, each move a mystery, each match a myth. Some say, if you play at dusk by the sea, you can still hear the board breathe ancient wisdom.

Whether you came for the matcha, the friendships, or the dopamine hit of a perfect roll, we’re so happy you’re here.

Forward this to someone who needs a summer hobby (or a new social life).
June is coming in hot.

Stay bold, stay lucky,
Eugenia & Gina
Backgammon Social