The backgammon community has a very distinct lack of high quality videos such as yours, and it's great that you got a professional board that works in tandem with this level of production. Keep up the good work.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Reign! Thanks so much for the kind words! I do my best and I’ve got a lot of other ideas that I’m eager to share. 😀 Also, I’m loving the Crisloid board! 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and cheers! 😊

Dude your production quality is ON POINT! Can't wait to see what other content you create in the near future.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for the kinds words, I appreciate that! 😀 I'm currently working on a playthrough. Hopefully that will be out in the next week or two. Stay tuned!

I started during lock down in ireland have not stopped since

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! It sure is a lot of fun! Thanks for watching and cheers!

High Quality, vid! And welcome to the club. :)

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Eli! Thanks for the welcome and I'm glad to be here! I'm working on another video as we speak 😉 Cheers!

you have beatiful boards! you are so lucky to touch them and play with them

@blunderblots

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😁

really liked your style! I was not expecting a review with this quality and fun about the backgammon set i was considering to buy, greetings from Turkiye, the backgammon haven 😇

@blunderblots

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It was a fun one to make and I love mine! Backgammon haven indeed. I'd love to get there at some point. Cheers! 😀

@PredatorPeyami

4 ай бұрын

@@blunderblotsAlways welcome!

Michy’ s books are a good way to go. His KZread videos would help you a lot as well. Extreme Gammon is much better on PC as opposed to the mobile app. Good luck continuing to learn the game.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Opening Concepts was a lot of fun to read! I'm looking forward to going through the rest. Thanks for the tip. I'm a Mac owner so I've been trying to find the best way to use XG on my computer. I think I'm going to go the Crossover route. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

What an amazing video!

@blunderblots

9 ай бұрын

Hello and thanks so much! 😃

Orange Creamsicle motif

When I got my Crisloid, I was amazed by how much bigger it was than the board I bought from amazon. I can't imagine going back to that smaller board.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I was blown away by the difference as well. The Crisloid is just such a joy to play on. The checkers are my favorite part. Did you go with green and white checkers for yours to match the points?

@osumarko

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots yep. Green and white dice as well.

Awesome vid. I am your newest fan an subscriber.

@blunderblots

9 ай бұрын

Hello! So glad you’re enjoying the videos! 😃 They’re a lot of fun to make. Cheers!

Crisloid just found their new social media guy 😉 I'm kind of in the same spot as you were and can't stop watching and playing the game. Send them an email last friday with questions regarding a custom-setup so I hope they'll respond this week. Keep doing your vids man, they are awesome!

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

It's such an enjoyable game! Small gatherings, coffee shops, you name it, it's great. Something about it reignites the inner child in me, haha. Awesome! I hope they get back to you quickly! Are you still thinking slate exterior with orange interior? And thank you! I do my best. I'm working on a few more video ideas now. 😄

@Somedutcher

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots No Crisloid is gonna make a mockup for a Barley case, orange/white interior and white/purple marbled checkers. The more I was toying with the config the more I wanted a big contrasting colour so I'm leaning towards purple checkers and purple dice.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@@Somedutcher Nice! That’s going to look awesome! I think that will be a great contrast. Let me know if you post photos or anything of it when you get it! 👍🏻😀

@Somedutcher

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots Their customer support is outstanding and they've helped me really well with the design. As much as I tried to incorperate purple I just couldn't get it to match the rest of my design. In the end I went with a Brooklyn Slate outer case, orange/ white playing field, white checkers with orange marbeling and dark blue checkers with white marbeling. Ordered it today so I now I have to wait. Got a milestone birthday coming up so it's a wonderfull present to myself 😉

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@Somedutcher I had the same experience with them. They were super helpful with all my questions and it just made me more excited to support them. That board is going to be SO cool! I know I mentioned it earlier, but if you post photos or video of it anywhere, let me know! Cheers! 😀

Crisloid ! I have had my blue "WAR BOARD" at tournaments for over 40 yrs. Not fancy smancy , very good solid choice. Perfect tournament size.

@blunderblots

9 ай бұрын

Love mine! It’s holding up so well, even to my 2 year old playing with! 😂 Cheers

Really cool video. WIsh you lived in AZ, I'd play with ya !

@blunderblots

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Do you attend tournaments? Perhaps we will run into each other at some point 😃 Cheers!

Just discoverd you and your videos. Yall are doing a wonderful job! The content is great for beginners, the video quality has been outstanding. I have seen nothing like this in the backgammon world. I loved all of the tournament videos you have shot, gives folks a real good "inside" look and I believe will encourage even more people to take the leap into tourny action now that they have seen what it is like to be at a tournament. I would love to see some of vendors at the tournaments and what they are selling...books, checkers, boards, doubling cubes, dice, etc. That is always fun. Maybe even some merch?! When will the "Blunder Blots" hats and tee's hit the market?? That would be cool. I woudl also love to see if you can convince a Grand Master play a beginner and give "beginner tips" along the way. To get into the mind of a grand master player...that would be cool and unique. I like the way you all converse with players, it's easy going and fun to follow along. Another video idea would be backgammon terminolgy...sloting, blots, splitting backcheckers, lovers leap, the golden point, bannana split, etc. Thanks for sharing about the Crisloids. I love your orange board, and your video convinced me to get one, exactly as you have it. I have never played on cork, but I am up for it. We are hard on our boards, always smoking cigars, drinking cocktails. Our boards need to be able to take a beating. A an easy board to wipe down or clean is key! LOL. Yall keep up the work. I am very impressed. Pack up, come to Louisiana...let's roll bones!

@blunderblots

9 ай бұрын

Hello! Thank you so much for the kind words! 😀 That's certainly the hope. Beginner friendly and helping to grow this game we've come to love. We're heading to the Viking Classic this weekend. I'm not sure if a vendor booth will be set up, but if there is I'll see what I can get for footage in that regard. For our own merch, we've thought about it and it's definitely on a list to do, haha. We weren't sure how much interest there would be, but thanks for mentioning it! As for the rest of your comment, we're on the same page, haha! I'd love to get some gameplay with a few grandmasters. In the meantime, I'm currently working on a video I did with Ben Friesen in preparation for the Viking Classic this weekend. He's a ranked master, which is really cool. We played a match and he walked me through errors and blunders I was making. The video will be around some of the ones I really liked, so stay tuned for that. Backgammon terminology is currently in the works too! I'm just working on the best way to deliver that in a friendly and not overload way. Cork is awesome! Very easy to clean. Sorry for the long comment, haha. I appreciate all your thanks and input. Cheers! 😀

Yes Crisloid is awesome. I have 3 of their boards. 2 of them are custom boards and the 3rd is a tabletop board. I love vintage looking games and Crisloid definitely have that in Spades. Especially when you get a set of Bakelite checkers that you get off of eBay or Etsy. Then pair them up with a modern Crisloid board. Wow what an amazing experience! Their Champion size board is the size I use the most for playing on. Smaller and lighter than the tournament board but big enough to enjoy without playing on a cheap Amazon special. Yes having Bakelite checkers on a modern Crisloid board is by far the best way to experience a Crisloid board.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! You're so right with the vintage look and it's also a big reason I went with them as well. I've heard of the awesome factor of the bakelite and a set is definitely on my to buy list at some point! 😀 What's your favorite color combination of the boards you have? Also, I very nearly went with a tabletop board. How do you like yours? Cheers and thanks for watching! 😀

@chriswalker810

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots As for all 3 of my Crisloid boards. I like them equally. They have their own likes that the other ones don't. My 1st Crisloid was a custom Champion board. Black case with Red and White Legacy points. Black leather dice cups and a set of Bullseye Red and Butterscotch Bakelite checkers but now have smooth Bakelite checkers in same colors. My 2nd board was a custom tournament board. Barley case with Green and White points. Chestnut dice cups with Green and Butterscotch Fakelite checkers. I wanted to recreate a classic vintage board using modern day materials. My 3rd is a stock Champion board tabletop. Brown and White points. One Chestnut and one White dice cups. Brown and Butterscotch Bakelite smooth checkers. I also have a set of 3D printed Oreo checkers that I got from Etsy. I got the tabletop board mainly because the Bakelite checkers were thinner than what would fit in the checker wells of the Attaché board. Green is my favorite color. I really like the looks of the Green and Butterscotch Fakelite checkers. You can see my Crisloid boards at Holy Rollers Backgammon Club on meetup.com

@chriswalker810

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots I didn't finish answering all of your questions. Board and checker color combination I like the most is the mid to late 2000's World Series of Backgammon board. Grey field with black and white points and red and orange checkers are the best combinations I like for a Backgammon set. I really love the tabletop board but wished it had a checker tray. Also it's not the best board to travel with. Other than those 2 minuses I really love it.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@Chris Walker I just checked out the meetup page. Beautiful boards and thanks for sharing! With those three options I don't know how I'd decide which one to play on, haha. Maybe I'd roll for the winner 😉 Those bakelite checkers really are stunning! I had to show my wife the Oreo checkers. Those are so cool! I'll definitely have to get a tabletop board at some point. I'm a sucker for checkers and dice hitting a wood frame. Sorry for my ignorance, but why did they stop making bakelite?

nice video, nice board 👍

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi imtrex! Thank you! And thanks for watching. Cheers! 😃

Very quality movie making! It''s much more about lifestile than the backgammon itselft! I love what you make and keep going same job.... by the way i usually play with wife and friends BG, you can find some finny matches on our channel as well. Cheers, take ca 🎉

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m having a lot of fun making these videos! That’s a great way to put it with the lifestyle. It’s just fun to be around the game! Watching it, playing it, showing it to other. Good stuff! I’ll take a look at your channel! Thanks for watching and cheers! 😃

@lifeinmoldova

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots great, waiting for all your new next series

I play backgammon every day. Mostly against a computer, but playing live is what I prefer. I have a 60€ board that serves me well, as well as a wooden board from Syria as a decoration. I's want a more luxurious board, but they're pretty expensive for my budget.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim! Yes, a lot of my play is against XG, but I try to get as many live plays in as possible. I'm working on a live play through video right now. Hopefully it will be up in the next week or so. I definitely had to save a bit for mine, but at the end of the day, although it's nice having a luxurious board, as long as you're having fun, that's what truly matters! 😃 Thanks for watching and cheers!

I own two Crisloid boards and couldn't be happier with my decision. However, careful with fingernails...my wife has scratched paint off both boards numerous times. I try to accept that it adds to their character, lol.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Yim! So glad you enjoy yours! I'm definitely loving mine. What size/colors did you go with for yours? 😀 Thank you for the tip! I could see how that could easily happen. I agree with the character part! Thanks for watching and cheers! 🙂

@backyammonyams

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots I got a smaller, green champion board and the legacy hops tournament board! 😀

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@@backyammonyams Awesome! Those legacy hops boards are really cool looking! That's the board that initially drew me into Crisloid actually, haha.

Look into the USBGF and ABT and play at live tournaments all over America. Also there’s a directory of local clubs. Look around online and you’ll find lots of organized BG by pro’s and also how to learn, loads of good YT channels as well. Good luck. Backgammon Galaxy is a great place to play online. Let me know if I can help you, find me here. Eric P 😃

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric! Thanks so much for the recommendations! 😀 I'll definitely check out the USBGF and ABT. Playing at live tournaments would be so much fun! What would be some of your recommendations for KZread channels? I've found quite a few (like Backgammon Galaxy, Michy, Mochy, and Nick Blasier just to name a few) but I'm sure I've missed some. Thanks again, and thanks for watching. Cheers!

@EliJolleyBridge

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots Check out Backgammon Coaching with Zdenek Zizka!

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@@EliJolleyBridge Hi Eli! Thanks for the recommendation, I certainly will! 😀

Great review, now you just need some proper precision dice and you be set

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis! Thanks! I’m heading to the Chicago Open at the end of May and I’ll be picking up a set there. Looking forward to getting them. 😃 Thanks for watching and cheers! 😊

If that Indiana Jones style map was correct and you’re in the Michigan area, Flint has a great club. If you’re up for venturing a few hours over to Cleveland in a month or so, there’s a big tournament on 3/25.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey! Thanks for the info! I made the board a bit big. I’m actually closer to Milwaukee/Chicago. I’m definitely hoping to hit the road and venture to some tournaments. If not this year then, next. 👍🏻😃 Thanks for watching! Cheers!

@jmc1780

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots nice! Chicago has a great backgammon community too. Hope to see you playing someday! Enjoyed your videos. Heck, you even got Michy commenting!

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@@jmc1780 Likewise and thank you for the kind words! I’m planning on heading to the Chicago Open! 😊

@deerfish3000

5 ай бұрын

I didn't know Flint had a Backgammon club? I live between Flint and Saginaw.

@jmc1780

5 ай бұрын

@@deerfish3000see my link. Forgot to tag you.

Hurts my eyes 😅

@blunderblots

2 ай бұрын

It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea haha. Very vibrant. Cheers!

Hey Jason, my name is Jason as well. Love the video. Not sure if you are near Chicago or not, looked like you might be according to the video. I live in Northwest Indiana and our local club has monthly live tournaments at the brewery my wife and I own. I have been recording and streaming matches and posting them to my channel. I have also been posting videos with XG feeds as well. Check them out, AND if you are close by and interested in playing in our club, please reach out to me and I will get you all the info. Cheers! And thanks again for this lovely video.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

Hello to a fellow Jason! 😀 I'm actually closer to Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The board was a bit low on the map 😅 Hey! That's COOL! I don't get down that way to often, but if I do I will definitely reach out. Backgammon at a brewery, what's not to love about that! In the mean time I'll definitely check out your channel. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Cheers! 😀

@spentgrain

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots I figured you might be more north. Hey, open invitation if you are ever down our way. John O’Hagan plays in our club. Not sure if you came across him in your study, but he is a pro. He offers lessons via webex for $60 per lesson. I have taken a few from him. He’s a great teacher. I can put you in touch with him if you are ever interested. Also, I may pick your brain here and there on ways to make our club videos/stream better. This platform is a way to get younger people interested in backgammon, and making quality/interesting content will help with that. So thanks for doing what you do. Cheers!

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@@spentgrain I appreciate that! 😀I was just watching John play a streamed game actually. I think it was on Backgammon Galaxy? I can't remember off the top of my head. I didn't know about the lessons, that's really good to know! Definitely! Any questions you have, send them my way and I'll do my best to answer them. I love talking about video production. 😀And thank you again for the kind words. I've got a playthrough I'm working on now. Hopefully it will be out in the next week or two. Cheers!

@spentgrain

Жыл бұрын

@@blunderblots we should try to figure out a way to exchange emails outside of the comments. I would definitely love to shoot you some questions.

@blunderblots

Жыл бұрын

@@spentgrain It's on my about tab on my channel. Click the "view email address" button. Let me know if that doesn't work. 😀