Takhteh nard
Backgammon’s Persian ancestor, played on boards for over a thousand years.
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Games that began in Persia, music nights and watch parties with friends and family around the world.
Persian word match
Tap a Persian word, then its English meaning.
Shatranj
The Persian form of chess. “Checkmate” comes from the Persian shah mat.
Family trivia night
Teams of grandparents and grandchildren, questions on history, food and film.
Music and performance from the Persian world.
Santur & setar
Persian classical music in the dastgah tradition, with an introduction for newcomers.
Yalda night music
Songs and poetry for the longest night of the year.
Naqqali storytelling
The old coffee-house art of performing tales from the Shahnameh.
Watch the games together, wherever you are.
Team Melli watch parties
Cheer on the national team with fans from every time zone.
Takhteh nard league
Online matches between members. Bring your best trash talk.
Varzesh-e pahlavani
An introduction to the zurkhaneh tradition and its rhythm, drums and verse.
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Takhteh nard, shatranj and family trivia nights.
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Persian classical, folk and modern music, live and shared.
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