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Tavull Online: Albanian Backgammon-Style Rules
Tavull Drejtë is the only currently playable Tavull variant in Rrethi. Two players move 15 checkers across 24 points and bear them off before the opponent.
At a glance
Tavull, without folklore guesses.
- Tavull Drejtë only
- 15 checkers per player
- Five-point match target
Rules
How to play Tavull
These rules describe the current implementation in Rrethi.
Opening
Each player rolls one die. The higher roll starts and both opening values are used.
Dice
Normal turns use two dice; doubles provide four moves.
Maximum use
Use the maximum possible number of dice. If only one can be played, use the higher die.
Hits
A point with two or more opposing checkers is closed. A single opposing checker can be hit and sent to the bar.
The bar
A checker on the bar must re-enter before any other checker moves.
Bearing off
Bearing off begins only after all 15 checkers reach the home board.
Scoring and finish
How the winner is decided.
- A normal win scores 1.
- A win before the opponent bears off any checker scores 2.
- The current match target is 5.
Starter strategy
Three practical ideas.
- Build closed points to restrict entry and movement.
- Avoid exposed single checkers without calculating the hit risk.
- During bearing off, maximize legal use of both dice.
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Questions about Tavull
Direct answers.
Which Tavull variant can I play?
Tavull Drejtë only. Qyl, Burg and Trio are reserved, not currently playable.
Must I re-enter from the bar first?
Yes.
How do doubles work?
The rolled value provides four moves, subject to legal movement.
Is Tavull the same as backgammon?
Tavull Drejtë is a backgammon-style Albanian game; this page describes Rrethi’s exact implementation.
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