We at Crisloid would like to remember this important figure in the backgammon world. Hugh Hefner, of Playboy lore, was known for hosting backgammon parties at the Playboy Mansion and introducing many people to the game. Some of his last days were spent playing backgammon with his family. Hefner passed away in his sleep on […]
If you’ve seen the James Bond classic Octopussy, you might be familiar with the term “player’s privilege” in backgammon. In this scene, James Bond (Roger Moore) is playing backgammon with the villain, Kamal Khan (Louis Jourdan). Khan is winning by using loaded dice that roll 6-6 when he switches them into the game. On the last […]
Take a guess in our comments section. Read through for the answer! One day, a customer inquired about a backgammon board with a Roman gladiator motif and knew exactly what he had in mind. Jimmy and Craig worked together on this design until it was the board he dreamed of. Featuring a point design with the Roman […]
