Backgammon competition Karsiyaka Park

tonygrim


Joined: 12/01/2010
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
24/07/2011 22:56

Efes are sponsering a backgammon competition at Karsiyaka park today 25th July 10TL entrance fee which includes 2 free beers. starting taking entrants at 6 oclock Games starting at 7 oclock. So come along and test your ability should be fun.



There is a cash prize but Efes have not told us what it is so that will be a surpise ,

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
24/07/2011 23:07

Oh blow! I love a game of backgamon, but I already have appointments. Maybe I can get down later. don't want the Efes, but love playing. Hope a lot support, but this Cypriot last minute info means that I lose out too much on great events.



Have fun!

bigOz


Joined: 29/09/2010
Posts: 1244

Message Posted:
24/07/2011 23:36

tonygrim;

What kind of backgammon rules are we talking about here? I know the locals play the straight backgammon English play, but there is no "five high" business involved! Also the locals do play two other versions such as "hapis" (prison) and "gülbahar" (can't be bothered with literal translation now, it would be meaningless!')

What and where is Karşıyaka park? Is it an actual open air park in town centre, or is there more to it?

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
24/07/2011 23:53

Can't talk about the rules, but Karsiyaka Park is the cafe onthe corner of the square (right hand side of the road) which has a large open air centre for weddings, concerts etc. does karaoke nights for the locals as well as provide jolly good food at reasonable prices. the cafe itself is called '\karsiyaka |Park'. Karsiyaka is a few kms out of Girne going through Karoglanoglu, Alsancak and Lapta. the square has been there for a long time, but if you blink you could miss it - but it has a cofffee shop, a small supermarket, a butchers and the Park cafe. Hope that helps.

bigOz


Joined: 29/09/2010
Posts: 1244

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 00:54

Thank you Marion - I might even join in

tonygrim


Joined: 12/01/2010
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 16:37

Sorry Marion for late posting but I was only told last evening as you say typical there has been a sign up for a couple of days but it is in Turkish. Anyway do try to make it, it should be fun



Gail

tonygrim


Joined: 12/01/2010
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
25/07/2011 17:37

Hi the rules are 2 5 3 5 if thats makes any sense aplogies for it being a late reply I have only just managed to find out. Gail