Backgammon aka Tavla

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Backgammon aka Tavla is a board game that has been around for centuries. The names backgammon and tavla are nearly interchangeable as they are almost exactly the same game. Tavla is the Turkish name for backgammon and follows nearly the same rules as western backgammon.

The object of the game of backgammon aka tavla is to move your fifteen checkers around the board to a final quadrant known as your home board and from here, bear your checkers off of the board before your opponent does likewise. Along the way, you roll a pair of dice to determine the distance to move your checkers.

Despite the similarities in the objective and pieces (checkers, dice) of backgammon and tavla, these games should not be regarded as identical. There are several differences between them that include scoring, rolling of the dice and home board behavior and bearing off. Additionally, backgammon is more often played for monetary stakes and is more competitive while the Turkish generally just play Tavla for fun. However, whichever game you choose to play, backgammon aka tavla can offer a world of fun!

In fact, both games are now available for play online! With online tavla or online backgammon you can play against live opponents from all over the world, any time of day. You can play for money, or just for fun - it's up to you. So start playing backgammon aka tavla today and see just how much fun these great board games can be!