ludus duodecim scriptorum

Ludus duodecim scriptorum, or XII scripta, was a board game popular during the time of the Roman Empire. The name translates as "game of twelve markings", probably referring to the three rows of 12 markings (36 total) each found on most surviving boards. The game tabula is thought to be a descendant of this game, and both are tables games as is modern backgammon. XII scripta was likely played by people from many walks of Roman life.

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