Tawla (Arabic backgammon) is the Middle East's favourite board game: two players, 15 checkers each, dice-driven races, blots, hits and Mars bonuses.

Here you can play Tawla online free, straight from the browser: hit Quick Play for an instant table, or create a room and share its code with friends.

• Completely free — plays in any modern browser, no app needed
• Quick match puts you at a real table in seconds
• Private rooms with invite codes for playing with friends
• Authentic rules: Mars (×2) and double-Mars (×3) scoring
• Daily bonus, levels, and a chip store

→ Full Tawla rules · النسخة العربية

Tawla in a nutshell

Two players race 15 checkers around a 24-point board guided by two dice. Bear off all your checkers first to win; if the loser has borne off none, the win counts double (Mars).

Frequently asked questions

How many checkers does each Tawla player have?

15 checkers each, on a 24-point board.

How many players play Tawla?

Two players.

What is Mars in Tawla?

A Mars win is when the loser has borne off no checkers — it scores double.

What is a blot?

A point occupied by a single checker; the opponent landing on it hits it to the bar.

How does the game start?

Each player rolls one die; the higher roller goes first playing both numbers.

Is this Tawla game really free?

Yes — play Tawla online free at tawla.yeeqia.com in your browser, no download required.

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