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
A Game of Thrones (board game) Baratheon, House Greyjoy, House Tyrell, and as of the expansion "A Clash of Kings", House Martell. Players maneuver armies to secure support in the various regions that comprise the Seven Kingdoms, with the goal of capturing enough support to claim the Iron Throne. The basic gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of "Diplomacy", especially in the order-giving process, though "A Game of Thrones" is significantly more complicated overall. In 2004, "A Game of Thrones" won three Origins Awards for "Best Traditional Board Game", "Best Board Game", and "Best Board Game Design" for the year 2003. A second edition of the game was