Board games
Tawla 31
No hitting, checkers left count, first to 31
Tawla 31 is the long, no-hitting tawla of Egyptian cafés. Both players start in opposite corners and run the same way round; a single checker holds its point. Win a game and you score one point for every checker your opponent still has on the board — the set ends when someone reaches 31.
- Players
- 2 players
- Length
- 10–20 min per match
- Type
- Board games
Play Tawla 31 online with friends
At Masa, Tawla 31 is a game of its own right next to Tavla: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
All 15 checkers start on one point in opposite corners and both players run the same way round. The set goes to 31 points.
- 2
Opening roll: each player rolls one die; the higher one rolls both dice and starts. Each game’s winner opens the next one.
- 3
No hitting: a single checker holds its point. You may neither land on it nor touch down on it in a combined move.
- 4
Your first checker must pass your opponent’s starting point before any other checker may move.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tawla 31 the same game as Tavla?
No. Tawla 31 is played at the same kind of table as Tavla, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Tawla 31 online with friends?
Yes. Open a Tawla 31 table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Tawla 31 free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
