Play Backgammon — Free Online Backgammon on TavlaPlus

Founded in 2013, TavlaPlus.net has been the premier online destination for backgammon (Tavla) for over a decade, proudly holding the #1 spot in search results for 10 years. Today, we are bridging the gap between historic Levantine coffeehouse culture and the modern global stage.

Our team is composed of veteran backgammon players, strategists, and software engineers who live and breathe the game. We don't just write about backgammon; we play it. Our mission is to preserve the authentic, traditional rules of the game while providing a flawless, ad-free, and instantly accessible online experience for players worldwide. Whether you are here to master the strategy of classic backgammon, learn the fast-paced variants, or just play a casual game against the computer, you are playing on a platform built by people who truly respect the game's heritage.

TavlaPlus is a free online backgammon platform you play in your browser without downloading anything. With six different tables and a clean interface, it appeals to both beginners and experienced players.

There are six modes on TavlaPlus; each one is designed for a different pace and player profile. You can switch between all six tables from the same address. The links below take you straight to the relevant table; you don't have to browse a menu to choose.

• Online backgammon: You play against real opponents at a live table. With play backgammon online sit down right away and roll your first dice; the table is waiting for you and you'll find an opponent across from you.
• Against the computer: You train against AI with no risk. Backgammon against the computer lets you try new openings without fear of making mistakes; the table doesn't rush you and you can retry as often as you like.
• Istanbul: The Bosphorus-themed table comes with classic rules. Try the city atmosphere with play Istanbul backgammon; even though the theme changes, the flow stays familiar and you don't have to relearn the rules, you get used to it quickly.
• Egypt: It offers a different rhythm with its bar rules. On the play Egyptian backgammon page you can see the rule differences, try a new tempo and test your limits.
• Turkey: It has a league feel and focuses on hitting priorities. With play Turkish backgammon you get ready for hands where the competition runs high; every hand is like a new test, and you learn something in every match.
• Classic: It offers traditional rules and balanced positions. Classic backgammon suits those who want to play without rushing; you strengthen the fundamentals.

If you don't know which mode to choose, play a few hands against the computer. If you want to refresh the rules, the backgammon rules page gives a short summary. After a few hands you'll find it easier to tell which table suits you; there's no such thing as a wrong choice, and you can move between modes freely.

There are a few simple reasons to choose TavlaPlus. They all come together on the same page: a fast start and simple play. The points below gather what you notice most in daily use; all of them apply on a single page.

• No download: Opening your browser is enough; no waiting for an install, no hunting for updates, no space taken up.
• Free: No payment or subscription is needed; there's no hidden step or required purchase, and no card is asked for.
• Mobile friendly: You can play one-handed on your phone, the table adapts to the small screen, menus don't get cramped and there's no scrolling hassle.
• 6 modes: You move from classic to variants in one place, don't get lost in a menu, find what you want fast and switch over.
• Instant start: You sit down at the table with one click, don't fill in forms, don't see a sign-up screen and start right away.

If you're curious about the history and culture of backgammon, take a look at the about backgammon page. Learning the rules of the game also takes just a few minutes. You don't need to know the rules; the first hand makes everything familiar, and by the second the flow settles.

TavlaPlus works smoothly in a mobile browser; you don't need to install a separate app. Open your phone, come to the site and join the same tables from a touchscreen. The table layout adapts to the small screen; you don't need to zoom, you play comfortably with one hand; you don't need to rotate the screen.

The TavlaPlus.net mobile app for Android is also available on Google Play. You can download the app and keep playing on mobile; the web version always stays at hand. Whichever you choose, you get the same six modes and the same clean interface.

The multiplayer backgammon infrastructure is on the way. Voice and text chat, adding friends and creating private rooms will be active soon. When these features are ready you'll be able to invite your friends to the table, play together and set up private rooms.

Weekly tournaments and ranked leagues are also among the plans. These features aren't live yet; we'll announce them when they're ready. Until then you can enjoy backgammon at the existing tables, try new modes, pick your favorite table and set your own rhythm.

You don't need long setups to play backgammon; a browser tab is enough. TavlaPlus makes the table ready the moment you open the game and waits for you to roll your first dice. All that's left is choosing your move and rolling; the game starts when you roll the first dice, and the rest is up to your moves.

For those looking to play free backgammon there's no payment step; those saying “play tavla plus” also find six modes at the same address. Whatever phrase you come in with, you sit at the same tables. No sign-up screen waits for you, you go straight into the game; this page is the single entry point for everyone looking to play backgammon, and everything you're looking for starts here.