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Ur: The Royal Game

Ur: The Royal Game

Spartan Development d.o.o. · 2024
215–30 min6+ yrs2.0/5 complexity8.2 BGG146KidsPartyCouplesStrategy
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A modern interpretation of the first recorded game, inspired by archeological discoveries. The Royal Game of Ur is an epic ancient board game that has been around since 2600 BCE.

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Ur: The Royal Game box art
official art · Spartan Development d.o.o.

A modern interpretation of the first recorded game, inspired by archeological discoveries.

The Royal Game of Ur is an epic ancient board game that has been around since 2600 BCE. It came into being as a court game in the ancient Mesopotamia.

The game has a 3×8 grid board with 20 squares. The dice used are typically D4, with some alternative solutions existing.

An inevitable reality surrounding the game is that due to the historical context, the full rules and the way of playing are largely unknown. Ur: The Royal Game is a project intended to re-interpret and expand upon the existing concept of the Royal Game of Ur.

—description from the publisher

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating8.2 / 10
Vibe
KidsPartyCouplesStrategy
Play time
15–30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
6+ yrs

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Ur: The Royal Game is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~15–30 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ur: The Royal Game — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ur: The Royal Game support?
Ur: The Royal Game is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ur: The Royal Game take?
A game of Ur: The Royal Game takes about 15–30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ur: The Royal Game for?
Ur: The Royal Game is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is Ur: The Royal Game?
Ur: The Royal Game has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Area control →Abstract Strategy →Ancient →Dice →Educational →Mythology →Party Game →Racing →

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