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Turkish Style Backgammon Lessons
Every Tuesday at 17:30

Middle East originated Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in history. Backgammon has an important place in Turkish everyday life. Saying Turks play backgammon in every occasion will not be an exageration. But what makes Turkish backgammon a real cultural experience is not its' historical background. The way it's played matters more. Every rolled number has a specific name for example, or teasing your opponent in a friendly way is a commonly used psychological tactic.

In our backgammon lessons you will be able to experience the cultural nuances and will learn how to beat your opponents with a totally different way of playing.