Miami Beach Backgammon Social: Connecting Newcomers Through a Game

Fostering Connections in a Growing City

• 📈 Miami Dade County is experiencing rapid population growth, with over 64,000 new residents in two years, making it one of the fastest-growing areas nationally.
• 🤝 Many newcomers arrive without existing social networks, highlighting a need for genuine connection opportunities.

Backgammon Social: A Unique Gathering

• 💡 Backgammon Social, founded by Gina Mropolis and Oh Kamargo, aims to bring diverse people together through a unique and low-pressure social event.
• 🎲 The game of backgammon serves as a social lubricant, breaking down barriers and encouraging interaction among participants.
• 🌍 Events are held in various locations across Miami, including hotels, restaurants, and cafes, exposing attendees to different parts of the city.

Diverse Community and Inclusivity

• 👥 Participants range in age from 25 to 75 and come from various global backgrounds, cultures, and religions, all united by the game.
• 🎯 Backgammon is highlighted as a game accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience, similar to pickleball.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The events offer a different social experience than typical nightlife, allowing for deeper connections, even between family members like a father and child.

The Blend of Strategy, Luck, and Socializing

• 🧮 Backgammon combines elements of strategy, luck, and social interaction, making it engaging for all skill levels.
• 📱 The focus is on off-phone interaction, fostering new friendships and learning experiences.
• ✨ The event aims to create moments of connection, friendly competition, and potentially new relationships.

Upcoming Events

• 🗓️ Interested individuals can find information about future meetups on the Backgammon Social Instagram page (@backgam.social).
• 📍 A specific upcoming event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th, at the Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove Hotel at 7:00 p.m.