Latrunculi - the ancient Roman board game.

[@thefrenchpoet3160]

I love ancient board games and any historically strategic games. I am so glad to have come to your page, keep it up

[@DavidMMcCord]

Thanks!

[@tuber00009]

Thankyou David.

[@alexconti7932]

The second version of rules looks something I might try. Should be fairly easy to make this, with all the games that I already have on the shelf. Thank you for the video.

[@DavidMMcCord]

Shiny. Let me know how it comes out!

[@iteor7320]

I made my own clay pieces, they are great fun to play with

[@Flammenhagel]

such a good straight to the point explanation

[@DavidMMcCord]

Glad you like it! Thanks for your support!

[@elennapointer701]

The first set of rules sounds the more likely to me. I gather that many Roman forms of entertainment and pastime included, or depended on, a third party who would act as umpire, and this includes their gladiatorial games in the amphitheatres..The Schadler (sp?) rules seem tailor-made for the presence of an umpire, but the other version doesn't.

[@aceous99]

the Steam game 'A Legionary's Life' sent me here

[@DavidMMcCord]

Fascinating. Well, I'm glad you made it, however you got here. Enjoy!

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

Highly inconsiderate of the Romans not to include rules in the box.

[@tonymaurice4157]

Problem with this game it's sort of unplayable because it always results in endless draws.. something is missing from this game... I think the first set of rules makes the most sense and is the most playable.. similar to yo Yote placement in the beginning

[@pallasathena79]

If I remember correctly, another rule is that the pieces aren't allowed to make retro moves, like in Chess or in Nine Men's Morris. But I can't remember how long does this rule apply, is it for one round or two rounds or three... Keeping in mind that all the ancient games' rules changed or modified over time many times because they were played in such a long period of time... I guess it's legitimate if we make our own rules sometimes just to fill the missing parts ^_^

[@georgekatkins]

David, are you familiar with Edward Faulkner's rules reconstruction? It was the basis of a 1977 release ("Cohorts") by TSR games, as developed by L. Sprague de Camp. I bought the game back then and would be happy to send you the rules if you wish.

[@NewVentureGames]

I would love to see them - a new addition to my library!

[@snoo333]

this is nice. can you recommend roman legion battles. thanks

[@anubhavgupta7683]

From where can I purchase?