Adventures in Backgammon 01: Michelangelo's, Madison, WI
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Bri and I frequently play backgammon at coffee shops and we thought it would be cool to make a series where we go explore a new or favorite coffee shop and get a match of backgammon in. For this one, we were in Madison for the Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships so we decided to visit the state capital and to check out a coffee shop we've never been to before. Due to time constraints, we were only able to get a game in, but it was a fun one. We hope you enjoy and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the idea in the comments below. Cheers!
The board we were playing on: Crisloid Magnetic Travel Set
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Yes, absolutely, do more of these kinds of videos. Do the park, the beach, etc. I think it makes the game more appealing.
Will do! Thanks for the input! 😀 We're excited to film more. Cheers! 😁
Go for it! What about racking up unusual places to play? On a plane? On a train? It’s such a beautiful and aesthetic game with the sounds and colours, these videos bring it to life! Or, don’t bother and look down at you phones and don’t interact with each other! Rob
It really is such a beautiful and aesthetic game! So glad they're helping it bring the game to life even more so 😁 We actually did play on the metro in DC and that was a lot of fun. Unfortunately we didn't record the whole match. Great idea though! Cheers! 😀
Another lovely video. Watched them all now and they have helped my backgammon game, thank you. Please post some more 🤞🏼
Awesome! So glad to hear this! 😀
I'll definitely be posting more. Hopefully later this month. Cheers! 😁
Please continue to types of videos at various sites. Very entertaining.
Will do! Cheers! 😃
Excellent game. Love this
Thank you! Cheers! 😃
Great video. Coffee shop BG is great. I play in them often. High stakes, low stakes, no stakes. Always good fun.
Hey Eric! Definitely! We do as well and thought it would be a great opportunity to make some chill videos. Hope you’re well! 😃
love the casual format, and really appreciate you putting the xg w/ dice on the screen!
Thanks so much! We’re looking forward to doing more. Cheers! 😃
Good game and really enjoyed the format! Very similar to when my wife and I play (especially the counting checkers), except she's the one who normally lucks out with doubles during a race 😤🤣😂
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁 There always seems to be one in the relationship that gets the doubles, haha. I always tend to get them vs her, it's very odd, haha. Cheers!😀
Very inspiring, I will call a backgammon buddy and do the same.
Thank you! They’re great times. Cheers! 😃
I’m subscribed to the channel- why didn’t I get notified when this video (and the next one) were released???
Oh well more blunder blots to binge today :)
Hah! Glad to know we're binge worthy! 😁 UA-cam can be funny with notifications, but if you haven't already, try going to my channel homepage and clicking the bell icon next to the subscribe button. Click all. That should do it! Cheers! 😀
Great format, you two. Keep them coming! Props for being unphased by the dude sliding patio furniture around. 😆
Thanks James! We appreciate the feedback! 😃 Oh I was definitely phased 😂 That patio furniture was so loud haha Cheers!
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Good game! That was fun. Backgammon is a cruel master.
Thanks! It was a fun one for sure. Hopefully we can implement the cube next time around. Hah! Yeah, it sure can be. Cheers! 😀
How cool are those shakers! You need to show us more detail on those. Cool video! Subscribing now!
They’re great cups! Nice and compact and perfect for taking on the go. 😃
Great game guys. Lots of fun, but you really should get a pair of precision dice even for the casual games like this to avoid skewed dice rolls. Only $15 for a set usually. Keep it up. Get sweet coffee sounded yummy. ;) salsaguy
Thanks! We actually have two pairs of precision dice but I forgot to throw a pair into this board. I’ll make sure to get a pair thrown in next time though! 😃
According to the product description on Crisloid’s website, the dice that come with this travel set actually are precision dice, in case you were unaware.
Loved the single game vids. Love the tournament and club highlight vids along with product vids. Now have some match play videos. Kinda like what Backgammon Moldova other channel does. Maybe even some Tavla are Tavli. Get a Manopoulos wooden board for Tavla and Tavli games. That would be sweet! When and if you guys ever come to Tulsa Oklahoma. Double Shot Coffee Co. is a place you guys should check out. They used a 170+ year old barn and refurbished it and turned it into a 2 story coffee shop.
Thanks for the feedback Chris! 😀 We will definitely get a match in for the next one! This is all great input. That coffee shop sounds AWESOME! I've never been to Oklahoma, but I'd like to get there at some point! Cheers! 😁
Great job! Really well done. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Jim! And thanks again for chatting with us in Madison. Cheers! 😀
Dig it! The cheese sample conversation was my favorite part LOL. Great stuff guys!
Hahaha! We definitely can’t be on a time crunch next time. I don’t know if I’ll be able to pass the cheese samples next time 😂 Thanks Jason!
@@blunderblots only a true Wis native can pass on a cheese sample. Any tourist would fall right into that cheese trap, I know I would 🤣🤣
@@spentgrainhah! Cheese is so dang good! Bri demanded a bag of fresh cheese curds while shopping tonight. They’re extra squeaky. Hard to pass that up haha.
I thought of you two the other day. I'd love to see someone make a video covering all things related to the use of clocks in backgammon matches. This is something I've suggested in other channels but haven't seen yet. A couple of years ago, I was kind of intimidated by them as a beginner and there was very little information on the topic online. This could include how they're generally used, different models, different features/settings, tournament rules, what's happening when you see professionals hitting both sides of the clock to reset for their opponent, etc. This would be valuable to players looking to enter their first tournament and/or learn more about the game. Just thought I'd throw it your way! :)
That’s a really great idea! I’ll add that to my list of videos and see what I can come up with. I have a clock, and I totally know what you mean. Bri still refuses to use one hah! They stress her out too much. Definitely adds some stress haha. I appreciate you throwing that idea out there!
What was the intermediate clock settings in Madison? 18 minutes with 15 second delay?
@@blunderblotsHaha, I don't blame Bri! They're real stressful sometimes! My time management needs some serious work. Most of my Madison matches ended with less than one minute on the clock. 😆 It's a good thing my first match didn't go into Post Crawford.
The intermediate clock settings were indeed 2 minutes per match point with a 15 second delay. 18 minutes for 9-point matches, 14 minutes for 7-point matches, and so on.
@@backyammonyamsI can totally relate. My time management isn’t great either. I don’t get to play with the clock much. There’s always online of course, but I just prefer in person. Perhaps since we live fairly close we can get some games in sometime and practice 👍🏻👍🏻
@@blunderblots Sounds like a plan! I may or may not have a new FM Gammon board to show you in MN. 🤐
@@backyammonyams Nice! I’d love to get an FM board at some point. They’re beautiful boards that’s for sure. Gotta love the sounds too. 👍🏻👍🏻
65 opening reply to 63 24/18 13/10 is 13/7* 6/1*, you must hit. Hitting at the beginning of the game is usually correct unless you have something VERY strong as an alternative.
For sure! This is one we talked about after. I was surprised she didn’t hit me there too. I think sometimes the opening rolls get so programmed in that you forget about it sometimes haha. One game at a time towards improvement! Thanks Neil! Cheers! 😃
Fun video & you 2 have really improved in how well & quick per assessing the positions. Bri, at 11:42 when you rolled the 3-2; might I suggest clearing your 8 point. Your racing lead is huge & this limits future rolls that could cause a disaster or two. Of course, rolling all those 3's later made it scary as well...& cost you a, very probable, win. :)
Thanks! 😀 My play is like a rollercoaster, haha. Good one game, awful the next. Good fun regardless though 😁
Bri said thank you for the explanation! When we were watching it back, she was wondering about doing that more efficiently. Cheers! 😀
@@blunderblots Backgammon is a 'rollercoaster' game. :) You guys are a great asset to the BG community, & your videos are becoming famous.
@@eddieballgame Hah, it sure is! Thanks so much, that means a lot to hear! 😊
My wife is a doubles queen every time I get a small lead ! UGH !
There always seems to be one 😀 I do tend to get pretty lucky with the doubles against Bri, especially in bearing off. Cheers! 😀
Loving it from the uk (show more cheese respect 😂)
Hah, thanks! You're right, I really should 😂 Cheers! 😀
Also there should be a name for the triple hit (in football / soccer 3 goals from the same player is called a hat trick due to the hat being passed around the spectators to make a donation in appreciation)
@@robbusby881 that’s a really good point. I wonder if there is and it’s just not super well known (or maybe it is)? But you’re right! I’ll have to do some asking around about that one haha. 😃
Chouette. More chouette. Chouette until google stops telling me I am spelling it wrong.
I personally love this format. I just like watching people play backgammon and it's awesome your wife shares your passion! I really want to go to a tournament sometime soon, it looks like so much fun...difficult with two kids under the age of 2 though!
Also, long time coming but I finally completed my Crisloid unboxing! I give a shout out to you and others in it. It's definitely not your level of quality but I thought my phone did a decent job 😂
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Hey JH! I commented on your video, but I never got notified of this comment (or I missed it). My apologies! I hear the small kids thing. We've got our little guy (under 2) with the second on the way. We've been doing our best to wrangle family into tournaments, haha. My mom tagged along for Chicago so Bri and I could play. It worked out great!
Also, your video turned out great! I'm glad you posted it. I hope you're still getting a lot of great use out of it. Cheers! 😁
At 16 minute mark... I thnk you found out why it was a mistake not to have gotten some of your checkers off when you had the chance before she hit the double 5's... I am not an expert but I am sure xTreme gammon would have had both moves that could have removed checkers as blunders
Hello! Always learning that’s for sure! 😃 I don’t have it in front of me but if I remember right it was a small error. Fun game though. I don’t mind losing as long as I’m having fun. Cheers! 😃
I love chess. I have 2 backgammon boards, FM Gammon blue tournament board and a Wycliffe 21'' black/green. To me it's like snakes and ladders. luck and no skill. I'd love to get enthusiastic and for someone to show me what am missing!! Until then ...Chess. John. U.K.
Hello John! Thanks for stopping by! 😁 I may not be the best person to answer this, (being newer) but there's definitely a lot of tactics to the game. To me, the skill of the game really comes in when you start using the doubling cube. When you're playing 7 or 11 point matches, it takes a lot of the luck out of it and makes it (for the most part) so that the better player will win 9/10. I can see why some wouldn't like being the better player and having any chance of losing, but that's part of what makes the game so exciting to me. The more I learn about the game the more I realize the depth to it. I hope that helps. It's a lot of fun that for sure! Cheers! 😀
@@blunderblots Mmmm... That rabbit hole I get from chess. I'll keep playing and hopefully get it!! I enjoy your channel, laid back attitude. (can't do with Marc Olsen pushing his FMG Boards, that cost more than my car...don't tell him.... ) Anyway my wife and 2 sisters went on holiday, sooo brother in law came round with a little light refreshment, (whiskey/ Rum) and as the sun came up 12 hours later we were still playing BG.?? sooo it can't be that bad , Respect from the U.K .J.
@@modfather1964 Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! 😀Definitely a rabbit hole, haha. Always something to learn and improve upon. What you're describing with your brother in law is my favorite way to play. Casual matches, with a little whiskey.... Sounds like an epic fun time!
If you have any questions on anything, I'll do my best to answer! Cheers! 😁
Did you film your chuette (sp)? I don't really understand them, so I'd love to see you play in one.
Chouette. It's a great idea! That night the goal was mainly to get them familiar enough to start running their own Chouette.
We didn't. Like Michael said, Bri and I are still learning them as well. We're getting a good handle on it now though. They're so much fun! Hopefully with a few more under the belt we can produce a video on one. I think a chouette video would be a lot of fun to make and to watch! Cheers! 😀
@@blunderblots I don't think you guys will be in town for our Riverboat Chouette, but that's one place where I could be available to teach.
@@mmesich Bri saw that on the schedule and was SOOO excited about it. Do you do that every year? Maybe we can make next year happen! 😁 Sounds like a blast!
@@blunderblots it's a staple of our schedule, yes! It's a nice social mixer to get the tournament off to a pleasant start.