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Syrian Tavla: The Art, Tradition, and Rules of Middle Eastern Backgammon Syrian tavla, also known as backgammon, is a popular board game in Syria and throughout the Middle East[cite: 1]. While similar to the Western version of backgammon, it features unique nuances in its gameplay and regional rules[cite: 1]. Gameplay, Board Setup, and Object of the Game Syrian tavla is played on a specialized board featuring 24 narrow triangles called points, divided into two rows of 12[cite: 2]. These alte …