Rules
Terms & Conditions
By registering for and/or attending the Charlotte Backgammon Invitational, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:
The Charlotte Backgammon Invitational is a privately run tournament and reserves the right to refuse entry into the tournament and to refuse access to the premises with no reason required.
Eligibility for all events is subject to approval. Players are only allowed to participate in events appropriate to their skill level.
All payments during the tournament must be made in cash - US currency only. Zelle payments will be accepted until January 22, 2025. No other payment methods are accepted.
The Charlotte Backgammon Invitational will be taking photographs and video recordings during the event. By attending the Charlotte Backgammon Invitational, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed during the event for promotional or marketing purposes.
The Charlotte Backgammon Invitational reserves the right to record or stream any backgammon match played at the tournament.
Using your own unobtrusive equipment, players may stream and/or record their own backgammon matches. This privilege may be revoked if it creates undue noise or interferes with the smooth running of the tournament. The recording or streaming of matches other than one's own assigned match requires preapproval from the tournament director.
Promoting or selling products or services requires preapproval from the tournament director.
Rules of Play
All events will be played according to the U.S. Backgammon Federation Tournament Rules. Please familiarize yourself with these rules before the tournament.
If any questions over the rules arise during a match, pause the game clock and call the director. There is no issue too small to ask for clarification on.
The following rule options are in effect:
Legal Moves: All illegal moves must be corrected if noticed by either player before the next valid roll.
Dice on Checkers: Dice that land on top of checkers are generally valid rolls.
Clocks Required: Clocks are required for all events except those specified below. Clock settings are posted on the events page, and will be posted in the playing room. Clocks are optional for these events, and will only be used if both players agree:
Baffle Box Per Player: Each player may decide to use a dice cup or a baffle box, but may not impose their choice on their opponent. Similarly, when using a baffle box, a player may use their hand or a dice cup to drop the dice into the baffle box.
Two Dice Preferred: Both players are required to share two dice if either player requests it. Two dice is always required when using a clock. If not using a clock, tapping the center bar indicates the end of the turn.
Pictures are always allowed: Players are allowed to take pictures of their match, even when not using a clock. Players should declare their final decision before taking a picture.