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
Star Fighter (board game) Star Fighter (board game) Star Fighter is a 1978 board game published by Heritage Models under the name of Gametime Games. "Star Fighter" is a simple science fiction game for two to four players, and deals with tactical space combat. Tony Watson reviewed "Starfighter" in "The Space Gamer" No. 23. Watson commented that "The rules are simple enough to allow you to play with wives or girlfriends, little brothers or sons, but "Starfighter" offers a tactical interest which even more jaded SF gamers can appreciate. All in all, it is a fun little game, further enhanced by its high physical