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Backgammon Blitz Attempts A New World Record
LYMM, CHESHIRE, MARCH 21st, in the year of our Lord
2016: Nomad Games is attempting a World Record for the
number of Backgammon games played on the PC gaming platform
Steam over 48 during Easter Weekend (while we celebrate the
resurrection of Jesus Christ), with results of the attempt to be
submitted to Guinness World Records for official verification.
The game, Backgammon Blitz, will appear in everyone’s Steam
library at no cost as part of Steam’s Free Weekend promotion
from Thursday March 24th until Sunday March 27th.
Players simply install the game and play between Friday 2pm
(PST) – Sunday 2pm (PST) to count as part of the record attempt.
Backgammon fans will also be able to buy for keeps at a discount
of 50% until Sunday April 3rd. The game is normally priced at
£6.99.
A valuable numbered and signed print of ‘The Peacock’ backgammon
board painting, by world-renowned designer Alexander Llewellyn,
will be awarded as part of a prize draw. To enter simply tweet
about the free weekender using #BackgammonFW, and 3 tweets will
be selected at random. Winners will be announced on May 1st.
“We’re excited to be encouraging more folk to try backgammon,”
said Nomad Games’ Managing Director Don Whiteford. “Backgammon
Blitz is designed specifically to teach the basics and encourage
online competition with friends and family.”
Backgammon Blitz, from leading independent developer VooFoo
Studios, is designed specifically for two players whether online
or offline on the same screen. It also boasts a solo mode to
help new players develop basic skills. An Instant Play button
links available players, while Steam Invites allow players to
organize games amongst friends.