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Four games. One table.

Chess, backgammon, Texas 42, and mahjong — pick one or play them all. Every game has a group that plays it regularly, and someone willing to teach you the first night.

The long game

Chess

Casual blitz through rated classical — clocks, ladders, and a study night for sharpening your openings. Whether you're learning how the pieces move or chasing a USCF rating, there's a table for you most nights.

Format

Casual play any night; rated ladder nights and tournaments for members

Good for

Anyone from first-time players to rated club players

Seating

Yes — boards and clocks always on hand

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Luck meets nerve

Backgammon

Fast, social, and a little ruthless. We run friendly chouettes and learn-to-play tables most nights, so you're never stuck watching from the sidelines.

Format

Casual chouettes most nights; occasional tournaments

Good for

Social players who like a fast game with real stakes

Seating

Yes

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The state game

Texas 42

Dominoes, Texas-style. Four players, partners across the table, and the best trash-talk in the house. If you grew up with it, you know. If you didn't, we'll teach you in ten minutes.

Format

Partner-based casual play; club tournaments a few times a year

Good for

Anyone who likes a social, partner game — no chess-level study required

Seating

Yes

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The clicking game

Mahjong

Tile-based, a little bit luck and a lot of reading the table. We run casual sets most weeks — come with a group or join one at the table.

Format

Casual, drop-in tables

Good for

Players who like a social game with real strategy underneath

Seating

Yes

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Common questions

Things people wonder before they walk in.

Honest answers. If yours isn’t here, just email us.

Do I need to know how to play already?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Your move

Your next game is waiting.

Signing up takes about two minutes — and your first club night is free either way. Come find out if the table suits you.

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