UNDERWATER BACKGAMMON
In the Mediterranean Sea, South East coast of Mallorca, Spain
Our underwater gammoners are pushing the limits around the world. Versatility, endurance and a hunger for adventure are common traits of our extreme divers. Currently, our diving players are the leaders in underwater backgammon!
THE SET UP: During a hard and fierce backgammon evening under the full moon of a typical hot summer Mallorcan night...
the idea was born to play and enjoy a scubadive at the same time. The game had been played underwater before but not at the bottom of the sea.
Introducing, our resident underwater, hard scrutinizing German backgam
mon referee...
To play underwater backgammon at sea, careful planning is a must - finding the proper dive site, the proper weighing of the dice (sink speed), the proper weighing of the chips /shells (negative lift), finding the right buoyancy to stay level with the playing board and remaining still at the ocean floor (even if you're losing) not stirring up the sandy bottom. The devil is in the detail.
To make the event even more challenging, we added a couple of special twists to the game rules that differ significantly from above-water backgammon rules. First off, we instituted the one tank per player rule (make it last, friends). Also, in the final, each player has only one chance in SUDDEN DEATH, as buddy breathing from one single tank and one regulator is the rule. Think fast and play faster!
Check out our awesome videos and see just what happened 2008: Underwater backgammon 2008 The worlds best board game! and 2009:Underwater backgammon 2009
If you want to sign up for the 2010 competition, please contact us at players@underwaterbackgammon.com.
The 2010 Underwater Backgammon World Championship is to be held 22, 23, 24 & 25th of September, Zakynthos, Greece.
Underwater Backgammon - Hey, GET IN THE WATER AND GET IN THE GAME!!!
See you in Zakynthos 22, 23, 24 & 25th of September 2010!!!
A big thanks to Ralf at Porto Petro Divers, Mallorca.
