Long Nardy

Long Nardy
Opening layout
Other namesNardy, Nardi, Long Narde
GenresBoard game
Players2
MovementParallel, anticlockwise
Setup time10–30 sec
Playing time7–30 min
ChanceMedium (dice rolling)
Age range5+
SkillsStrategy, Tactics, counting
Materials requiredTables board, 15 white and 15 black pieces, two dice
Related games: Nardshir

Long Nardy, also known as Nardy or Nardi, is a two-player tables game likely derived from the ancient Persian game Nardshir. Over centuries, it spread widely throughout the Middle East and Central Asia and is now especially popular in countries such as Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. It is played on a tables board using 15 pieces per player and two dice.