Tavla.Games was born from a simple love for backgammon — one of the oldest and most beloved board games in human history. Our mission is to make this 5,000-year-old game accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world, completely free of charge.

Whether you're a seasoned player looking for competitive matches or a complete beginner who wants to learn, Tavla.Games has something for you. We believe great games should be free, beautiful, and accessible.

• Real-Time Multiplayer: Challenge friends or find opponents from around the world. Share a game link and start playing in seconds — no account required.
• AI Opponents: Practice against our AI at three difficulty levels. Powered by GNU Backgammon, one of the strongest backgammon engines in the world, our AI provides a genuine challenge for players of all skill levels.
• Interactive Tutorials: Learn backgammon step by step with our interactive tutorial system. From basic rules to advanced strategy, we guide you through every concept with hands-on practice.
• Game Replay & Analysis: Review your past games move by move. Learn from your mistakes and improve your strategy with our full game replay system.
• Leaderboards & Statistics: Track your progress with detailed analytics, win rates, and multiplayer rankings. Compete for the top spots on our global leaderboard.

Backgammon is a universal game played across cultures and continents. That's why Tavla.Games is available in over 30 languages — from English and Turkish to Arabic, Persian, Greek, and many more.

The name "Tavla" itself comes from the Turkish and Persian word for backgammon, reflecting the game's deep roots in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures. We chose this name to honor the traditions that have kept this game alive for millennia.

Tavla.Games is built by players, for players. We actively listen to community feedback and continuously improve the platform. Every feature — from the doubling cube to the AI hint system — was shaped by player suggestions.

We believe in fair play, sportsmanship, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're 8 or 80, beginner or expert, you're welcome here.

Beyond just playing, we provide comprehensive educational content to help you master backgammon:

• Complete Rules Guide — Every rule explained clearly with examples
• Strategy Guide — Opening moves, primes, blitz, back game, and pip counting
• History of Backgammon — 5,000 years of the world's oldest board game
• Interactive Tutorials — Hands-on lessons from basics to advanced tactics

We love hearing from our players! Whether you have a question, feedback, or just want to say hello: