Mahbuse
Amer Harb Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Mahbuse is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Amer Harb. Rated 4.7/5 from 16 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated June 13, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 16 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 45 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 13
- 2026 · v2.3.2
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About Mahbuse
Experience the Ultimate Duo: Mahbuse & Tawla 31! Experience the authentic classics! This app brings the most beloved Middle Eastern dice and board games directly to your screen with seamless online multiplayer. Whether you are a master of the "pin" in Mahbuse or a speed expert in Tawla 31, this is the definitive way to play. Two Iconic Games, One App 1. Mahbuse Unlike standard backgammon, Mahbuse (also known as Plakoto or Tapa) is all about the trap. Instead of hitting your opponent's checkers, you pin them down! Strategize your moves to freeze your opponent’s pieces and dominate the board. It is easy to learn for beginners but deep enough to challenge true masters. 2. Tawla 31 Play the most popular variation of the region. Focus on speed and precision as you race to move your checkers across the board and bear them off before your opponent. It’s the pure, classic experience you know and love. Top Features: Real-Time Multiplayer: Match up instantly and compete against players from all over the world in live matches. Play with Friends: Create private rooms and challenge your friends to see who is the true champion. Seamless Login: Get straight into the action securely with one-tap Google, Apple, or Facebook login. Global Leaderboards: Track your stats, win matches, and climb the rankings to prove your skills. Authentic Design: Enjoy a beautifully clean game board, realistic physics-based dice rolls, and smooth animations optimized for all iOS devices. Interactive Experience: Use quick emojis to react to the game and engage with your opponents during the heat of the match. How to Play: In Mahbuse: Roll the dice and move. If you land on a single opponent's checker, it is "trapped" and cannot move until you release it. Victory goes to the one who bears off first or effectively blocks the opponent. In Tawla 31: It's a race to the finish. Avoid leaving single checkers vulnerable and focus on moving your entire set to the home board as quickly as possible. Roll the dice, trap your opponent, and claim victory. Download Mahbuse & Tawla 31 today!
Ratings & reviews
4.7
16 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.3.2 · Updated June 13, 2026
Stability improvements
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App privacy
The developer, Amer Harb, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
- Location: Coarse Location
- User Content: Gameplay Content
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing
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