Tavli Online with a Friend — How to Play Together Free
Play tavli online with a friend in 30 seconds: create a room, send the link, and play live — or take turns on the same device. No registration.
Play now PortesHow Playing with a Friend Works
Tavli.net offers two ways to play tavli with a friend: online from different devices, or taking turns on the same device. Both are completely free and need no account — neither for you nor your friend.
For online play you create a private room and send the link any way you like: Viber, Messenger, WhatsApp, SMS. As soon as your friend opens the link the game starts — they see the board from their side, you from yours, and moves sync live.
Step by Step: A Game in 30 Seconds
Pick a variant from the homepage — Portes, Plakoto or Fevga. On the board, tap 'Play a Friend'. Optionally type a nickname and hit Continue — the room is created instantly.
Copy the room link and send it to your friend. Once they join, you roll to see who starts and play normally — the same rules as against the computer.
The room is private: only someone with the link can join. When the game ends you can replay in the same room or create a new one.
Two Players on the Same Device
Sitting at the same table without a board? Two-player mode turns your phone or tablet into a physical board: you take turns on the same screen, rolling dice one after the other, exactly like at the kafeneio.
It is the fastest way to an impromptu game — no connection is needed beyond the initial page load, so it works on a beach, a ferry, or a village with weak signal.
Tips for Playing with Friends
Play a 'trio' like the traditional series: one game of Portes, one Plakoto, one Fevga, then repeat. First to 5 wins takes the match — a gammon counts as 2.
If your friend doesn't know a variant, send them its page first — every variant page has the full rules and common mistakes right below the board.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play tavli online with a friend?
Pick a variant on Tavli.net, tap 'Play a Friend' on the board, and send the room link to your friend. Once they join, you play live — free and with no registration.
Do we need accounts to play together?
No. Neither you nor your friend needs an account. The nickname is optional and the room link is all that is required.
Can we play tavli on the same phone?
Yes, with 2-player mode: you take turns on the same screen, like a physical board. No connection is even needed after the initial load.
Which variants can be played online with a friend?
All three: Portes, Plakoto and Fevga. You choose the variant before creating the room and your friend joins straight into the right game.
Play now Portes
Try what you just read in a real game — solo or online with a friend, straight in your browser.
Start a gameWant the full picture first? The Portes tavli page has rules, strategy and FAQ in one place — or play tavli online in any variant you prefer.