Ludus latrunculorum, latrunculi, or simply latrones a two-player strategy board game played with dice, throughout the Roman Empire at Northwich Medieval Festival Verdin Park, Northwich, UK

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Ludus latrunculorum, latrunculi, or simply latrones was a two-player strategy board game played throughout the Roman Empire. It is said to resemble chess or draughts, but is generally accepted to be a game of military tactics.

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Size: 3500px × 2466px
Location: Verdin Park, Northwich, Cheshire, UK
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License: Licensed
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