Edwin Wilhelm wrote on Tue, Mar 14, 2006 02:10 PM UTC:
The word ugly is inappropriate. The colour of the squares can be altered. Its the rules and play that matter.
To play the game of Bishops first you have to buy it or make a home made version on your coffee table maybe. Then you will see
how excellent it is. With double the squares and 3 opponents it could be said there is an element of chance in the game.