Tabula (game) Tabula were reconstructed in the 19th century by Becq de Fouquières based upon this epigram. The game was played on a board nearly identical to a modern backgammon board with 24 points, 12 on each side. Two players had 15 pieces each, and moved them in opposing directions around the board, according to the roll of three dice. A piece resting alone in a space on the board was vulnerable to being hit. Hitting a blot, reentering a piece from the bar, and bearing off, all had the same rules as today. The only differences with modern backgammon were the
Quazar (board game) "Ares Magazine" #1, rating it a 2 out of 9. Ritchie commented that "The most innovative element in the design is the random appearance of secret weapons for both sides. The rational is not quite as logical as, let's say, a Marvel Comics plot, but if you bought this gobbler because of the cover, you shouldn't expect better." Quazar (board game) Quazar is a 1977 board wargame published by Excalibre Games. "Quazar" is a science fiction simulation game for two or more players. W. G. Armintrout reviewed "Quazar" in "The Space Gamer" No. 23. Armintrout commented that "after this discouraging