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
Laser Tank (board game) Laser Tank (board game) Laser Tank is a 1980 board game published by Judges Guild. "Laser Tank" is a set of miniatures combat rules with cardstock vehicles. William A. Barton reviewed "Laser Tank" in "The Space Gamer" No. 35. Barton commented that "All in all, "Laser Tank" isn't a bad buy for use in a role-playing campaign. And, for a quicky, little-thought AFV battle, the "Laser Tank" rules (and vehicles) might prove sufficient for some. Real miniature armor enthusiasts, though, would be advised to look elsewhere for SF armor rules. If you do buy "Laser Tank" for the miniature rules,