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Latrunculi - Rome's Game of Soldiers

Our journey now takes us to the heart of the Roman Empire, where the game of Latrunculi, or the game of soldiers, was a popular pastime. Played on a grid of 8x8 squares, Latrunculi was a war game where the objective was to capture your opponent's pieces.

Latrunculi is believed to have been a game of strategy, requiring careful planning and tactical thinking. It was a popular game among the Roman military, and its rules are believed to have influenced many modern war games.