Alquerque, the medieval game of kings

Middle Ages

$64.09

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(catalogue number: ABG6)

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ALQUERQUE, THE MEDIEVAL GAME OF KINGS - MEDIEVAL BOARD GAMES

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Alquerque - a traditional strategy game, the forerunner of modern games (checkers, sheepfold, etc.). According to some research, the origins of Alquerque (as in the case of ZAMMA) date back to ancient Egypt, between the 15th and 7th centuries BC. It is well known that this game appeared in Europe after the Arabs invaded the Iberian Peninsula. The term Alquerque is the Spanish translation of the Arabic name for the game, which is found in King Alfonso the Wise's Book of Games. Alquerke still enjoys great popularity in the Middle East and Spain. The atypical playing field, compared to traditional games, makes this game even more interesting and exciting.