The Royal Game of Ur

How to Play The Royal Game of Ur

1. Setup: The board is a race track with a unique layout, using two sets of pawns.
2. Starting: Players may need to roll a dice to determine who goes first.
3. Objective: Move all your pieces across the path and off the board to win.
4. Movement: Dice rolls determine movement; specific board squares offer special abilities or hindrances.
5. Capture: Landing on opponent's pieces may send them back to start.
6. Special Squares: Some squares provide safety or additional rolls.
7. Winning: The first player to move all pieces off the board is the winner.

The Royal Game of Ur FAQs

Q: What tools do I need to play?
A: A board, seven pawns per player, and tetrahedral dice.

Q: How many players can play?
A: It is designed for two players.

Q: What's the duration of a typical game?
A: Approximately 20-30 minutes.

Q: Where can I play it?
A: You can make a board, purchase one from retailers, or find online versions.

Support Languages

The game originally used Sumerian; modern instruction translations vary, including English and several other languages.