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
Trailblazer (board game) after turn. If you're allergic to record-keeping, shy away from this one. If you like expanding on existing games, it may be possible to use this one as an economic phase in games like "Stellar Conquest"." Trailblazer (board game) Trailblazer is a 1981 board game published by Metagaming Concepts. "Trailblazer" is a game which simulates space exploration and economic exploitation by two to four Sol-based trading companies. Robert C. Kirk reviewed "Trailblazer" in "The Space Gamer" No. 50. Kirk commented that "Considering the time involved and the effort required, I would expect to find in "Trailblazer" some of the panoramic