Marina di Carrara, 29 September 1996: Krakatoa by Walter Obert won the Premio Archimede 1996, that has took place in Marina di Carrara during the event Giochiamo & Libriamo.
25-30 June 1996: "The 2nd Backgammon Olympiad" was held in the glamorous setting of the Casino at Lido of Venice. The winner is Jerry Grande from Sweden.