Larry Smith wrote on Tue, Aug 20, 2013 05:18 AM UTC:
Very interesting.
I've always loved the ancient games. Even wrote a Zillions file for
Latrunculi from rules interpretated by Dr. Ulrich Shaeder. Added a variant
of my own. ;-)
I noted that the site included thousands of beads and pieces of pottery.
Was there a board found with the pieces? Else I might jump to the
conclusion that these might simply be the products of manufacturer of
household odds and ends. And may not represent either a complete or
intended game set. Just think of all the little figurines that people still
collect for no reason except for display and accumulation.
But still, it could be very fun to work up some form of play with this set.
It notes that the field might be based on number four. I would stick to
movement and captures based on other ancient games. A few modern tweaks
might help to liven the game, so such potentials should not be totally
disregarded.
Is anyone interested in giving such a project a try?
