Tavli / Backgammon Board (walnut & olive wood, 48cm)

The authentic Greek café pastime in luggage-friendly form, at roughly half the exported US price.

Price: 55 EUR (Manopoulos mid-range 48cm walnut boards at Greek retail — best knowledge; simple boards from €25)

Where to buy: Manopoulos shop and stockists in Athens, Monastiraki game shops, larger bookstores

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Tavli is the kafeneio soundtrack of Greece — locals play three variants (portes, plakoto, fevga) on the same board
• Greek-made Manopoulos boards roughly double in price once exported to the US
• Fits flat in a suitcase; buy wooden checkers, skip the magnetic travel versions