Roman Duodecim Scripta

Name: Roman Duodecim Scripta
Brand: Laceur
SKU: 00217R
Price: 37.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Duodecim Scripta

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Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum, also known as Duodecim Scripta or the Game of Twelve Lines, is a Roman game. Boards and remains of the game have been found at dozens of ancient Roman sites across Europe.

A game invented during Roman times
Boardsand remains of the game have been found at dozens of ancient Roman sites across Europe
The exact rules are not known but many historians have investigated the possibilities
These instructions provide a sensible interpretation of the rules
A great game of historical interest
Language of Rules/Instructions: English
For ages: 8+
Number of players: 2
Average game time: 60 minutes

Exactly how Duodecim Scripta was played is not known but various Game historians have investigated the possibilities and this version of the archetypal Roman game includes a sensible interpretation of possible rules that are based on the ancient game of Alea played in the first century AD.

Duodecim Scripta is a race game for two players. Instructions are in English, Dutch, French, German and Italian and the game played properly can take up to an hour or so to play. This product is in the form of a wooden box with a drawer for the pieces - 15 white discs, 15 brown discs, 3 Roman dice and the rules.

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.