Classic Turkish Table Games
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Backgammon and okey are woven into everyday Turkish social life, played on café terraces, at family gatherings and on long summer evenings, and many households in the UK keep a set at home to carry that tradition forward. This small category gathers the classic table games that belong on a Turkish coffee table alongside a glass of tea.
What the range covers
The selection includes wooden backgammon sets in several finishes: an antique-style wooden set, a classic design version, a walnut grade A board, and a more decorative original mother of pearl set for those who want a showpiece rather than a simple travel set. There is also a Star Ancient Backgammon board, an Eser Turkish wood okey set for households who prefer tiles over dice, and a pack of Waddingtons playing cards for card games alongside the tile and board games. This category sits under Kitchen on the site, near cooking equipment and tea glassware, so a full evening of games and çay can be ordered together.
How to choose, store and use
A walnut or mother of pearl board makes a better long-term investment if the set will be used regularly or displayed at home, while the antique-style or classic wooden sets suit casual, everyday play. Okey sets take up less space than a full backgammon board and are a good choice for smaller households or for taking to a friend's home. Keep wooden boards away from direct heat and damp to prevent warping, and store dice and counters inside the board's built-in compartments so nothing goes missing between games. These are durable, non-perishable items, so there is no urgency to open them the moment they arrive.
Delivery across the UK
Turkish Online Market delivers these games UK-wide through DHL Express, typically within 1-2 business days of dispatch. Spend £60 or more and delivery to London and mainland UK is free, while orders under that amount are charged a flat £5.99. Prices in this category start from under £3 for a pack of cards up to around £40 for a full wooden okey or backgammon set, making it easy to build a games evening order alongside tea glasses or snacks from elsewhere on the site.
Classic Turkish Table Games — frequently asked questions
What should I buy first for a Turkish games evening?›
A classic wooden backgammon set is the natural starting point, since it is the most commonly played game. Add an okey set afterwards if your household enjoys tile games, and a pack of playing cards for smaller, quicker rounds between meals.
How long do wooden backgammon and okey sets last?›
With normal care, a solid wooden or walnut board can last for many years. Keep it away from damp and direct heat to prevent warping, and the pieces, dice and tiles inside will stay in good condition through regular use.
Are these games halal appropriate for family use?›
Backgammon, okey and card games are traditional social games rather than food products, so halal certification does not apply. They are widely played across Turkish, Cypriot and Kurdish households as everyday family entertainment.
What pack sizes come with each set?›
Backgammon sets are sold as one complete board with dice, counters and a carry case where applicable. The okey set includes a full set of tiles, and the playing cards come as one standard deck per pack.
