
The objectives of the WBGF are to
- Develop, improve, expand and promote backgammon as a mind sport according to principles of Olympic and sports rules
- Deal with all questions relating to tournament backgammon taking place in all member nations and where otherwise invited
- Organise and conduct international backgammon competitions and tournaments at a global level
- Promote unity among its member nations (Member Associations) in matter relating to international backgammon
- Safeguard the overall interests of Member Associations
- Act as a representative voice for the global backgammon family as a whole; and
- Respect the interests of Member Associations, settle disputes between Member Associations and assist them in any matter upon request

The WBGF’s activities are
- Adoption and implementation of WBGF tournament rules and adoption of acts in connection with their application
- Establishment of evaluation and categorization of players, particularly by ratings and titles
- Encouragement of development of national organisations, particularly by assisting the establishment of national federations, where none currently exist
- Encouragement of ethical and moral standards in sports, respect of human dignity, fair play, tolerance, nonviolence and a general sporting culture
- Advocacy for legal recognition of backgammon as a mind sport on the national and international stage
- Perform any other tasks which have been determined pursuant to these Statutes and any other applicable rules and regulations
- The pursuit of its own commercial objects in accordance with any applicable laws or regulations in order to finance its activities

Benefits of Joining the WBGF
- One common international voice – together we are stronger. Especially when talking to other mindsport organisations.
- Common tournament ruleset
- Common ethics ruleset
- Worldwide rankinglist
- The world team championship
- A federation owed by the players
- coordination of activities and preservation and promotion of its members’ interests
- establishment of the development of backgammon policies at a global level
- regulation of the competitions system at a global level
- organisation and conduct of sporting events, particularly an official global championship (the WBGF Team and Individual Championships) and other competitions at a global level