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Latrunculi · How to play
An ancient Roman game for two players where you move pieces orthogonally and capture by sandwiching the opponent's pieces between two of your own, winning by eliminating all of the opponent's pieces or leaving them unable to move.
Latrunculi goal (reconstructed rules)
An ancient Roman game for two players where you move pieces orthogonally and capture by sandwiching the opponent's pieces between two of your own, winning by eliminating all of the opponent's pieces or leaving them unable to move.
Scene 1
Move straight up, down, left, or right.
There is no diagonal movement. If a piece blocks the path, do not jump over it; stop before it.
Scene 2
Block and capture with two pieces
Captures are determined by the position after the move. If the move encloses pieces in multiple directions at once, it can capture several opposing pieces.
Scene 3
Use the Board's Edges and Corners
Edges and corners offer fewer escape routes, making them starting points for blocks and captures.