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melBG
Tournaments
General Information
melBG continually conducts tournaments with entry from $0 (free) up to $50 and
more. The regular tournaments offer a large number of places, and players may
enter multiple times. You are always able to enter a tournament, even if
arriving late. With our regular tournaments, you can arrive and leave at any
time. We specifically encourage both money
and non-money players, with free tournaments winners scoring entry to a $10
tournament with major prizes.
.$10 entry 64-player event.
This, our 'standard' event, is always available, offering 10 prizes, from $30 up
to $250 for the winner. Big events such as these are played over several club
nights. We aim to complete tournaments by 11pm. Some tournaments
admit novices and less experienced players for free - admission for others is $5
or $20.
Brief descriptions of the tournament formats follow. More detailed rules and procedures
are on
display at the Club .
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Knockout Tournament
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| Format |
Knockout, standard tournament rules.
16-64 starters;
5 point matches; finals are longer.
re-entries and buy-backs always available. |
| Suitable for |
Experienced players. |
| Prizes
& Entry Fee |
$1, $5, $10 and $20 entries. |
| Features |
Conventional knock-out tournament.
$10 event always running. |
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Round-Robin tournament |
| Format |
Players play multiple matches against different opponents.
Open to money and non-money players. |
| Suitable for |
Anyone who knows the game and how to use the Cube |
| Prizes
& Entry Fee |
$5 and $20 entries. Free entries. |
| Features |
Everyone is guaranteed several matches.
Flexible start and finish times - take a
break any time.
Excellent way to meet other Backgammon players. |
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Chouette Tournament |
| Format |
Chouette style. Starters and buy-backs until
9.30pm. |
| Suitable for |
Experienced chouette players. |
| Prizes
& Entry Fee |
$5, $10 and $20 tournaments. |
| Features |
Everyone plays lots of games. |
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Sharp-Shooter Tournament
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| Format |
Knockout, 1 pt matches, 128 starters. Club regulars get
multiple free entries. Grand final is best of 3, no cube. |
| Suitable for |
Everyone - novices to experts. Help is available for those
just starting out. |
| Prizes & Entry Fee |
The prize, exceeding $100, goes to the winner - no prizes
for second! Players receive 1 free entry + 1 more for each club night attended since the
previous Sharp-Shooter, to a maximum of 4 free entries. More spots at $3 each, subject
to availability. |
| Features |
Free entry! Great for spectators, with
nonstop action, lots of fun and excitement. Everyone can enter, even
beginners. Entries close at 8.45 sharp. |
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