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Tabula

A version of Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum, the Roman precursor to Backgammon. Players move their stones round the 24 place track, knocking each other off as they go. A nice edition, with a board styled as a Roman mosaic, glass beads as pieces and the dice have Roman numerals.

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

5+

Weight

1.38

Rating

5.74

Should this hit the table?

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Tabula has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction between players. However, it does not require much cooperation.

Teach 2.4

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Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Tabula has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction between players. However, it does not require much cooperation.

Replay value

Tabula has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, strategic depth, and scalability. The presence of expansions and moderate easiness to learn also contribute to its replay value.

Luck profile

Tabula has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is not predominantly determined by random elements, but they still have a notable impact. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, the game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

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