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Trictrac
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a historical two-player board game of French origin, similar to backgammon, where players move their pieces based on dice rolls and try to bear off all their pieces before the opponent
What is "trictrac"?
Trictrac is an ancient two-player board game, similar to backgammon, that was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. The game is played on a board divided into 24 spaces, with each player having 15 pieces. Players take turns rolling dice to move their pieces along the board, aiming to get all of their pieces to the home area first. The game involves a mix of strategy and luck, as players can block their opponent’s pieces or land on spaces that allow them to capture an opponent's piece.
Examples
He learned to play trictrac from his grandfather, who had a vintage board set.
They spent the afternoon playing trictrac, trying to outsmart each other with every move.
