Tavla

Tavla (Backgammon) is a legendary board game that has traveled from coffeehouses to our homes over centuries, played to the famous rattle of the dice and blending luck and strategy perfectly.

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How to play

Three steps to get going.

  1. 01

    Keep a close eye on the cards or pieces in play.

  2. 02

    Plan every move with the next turn in mind.

  3. 03

    Watch for your opponent's openings and strike at the right moment.

About the game

In this competitive wooden arena where two players sit face to face, your goal is to move your checkers a full lap around the board as the dice dictate, gather them in your home area and bear them off before your opponent. From the outside it may look like a simple matter of rolling dice and moving pieces, but the countless possibilities each roll brings instantly turn this time-honored game into a deep tactical battle. The real excitement, and the part that takes skill, is how you turn the luck of the dice in your favor.

Plan your moves with great care, hit your opponent's exposed checkers to send them back to the start, and block their path by building points in strategic spots to keep yourself safe. The dice may smile on you with a perfect double at your most desperate moment, or upend all your plans; but trusting the dice alone will never be enough to win. Remember: in this game luck is only a tool, and the real winner is decided not by the dots on the dice but by the sharp mind steering every move!

Rule cards

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  • Tavla game guide, page 1
Tavla game guide, page 1

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