Learn to Play Backgammon for Free!

Along with the opportunity to play a few friendly games, there will be an introductory class to cover all the basics of the game, plus strategies. Help will be available for each session. If you do not have a game partner, then you will be paired with someone of your own skill level. The sessions will be led by Eric Packer, a member of the N.E. Backgammon Club who has played the game for the past fifty years.

The number of participants is limited to twenty each session. Though there will be boards available, please bring your own if you have one. The dates and times that this program will be held are as follows. If there is enough interest, we will add Thursday evenings.

Saturday, February 22nd, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.Saturday, March 22nd, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.Saturday April 19th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.Saturday, May 17th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

For more information, visit www.dedhammuseum.org or call 781.326.1385.

Caption: Eric will bring a selection of boards he created for the 2024 Burning Man Festival that are inspired by his interest in Eastern Philosophy. Reflecting the symbol of the Yin Yang, they were played at his “Yin Yang Backgammon Café” at one of the Boston basecamps.

Host or Publisher Dedham Museum & Archive/Dedham Historical Society