Royal Game of Ur

Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017, 4 PM – 6 PM
Type:
Games
Located at Camp:
Location:
Spice N Vice

Description:

Learn to play the Royal Game of Ur, a board game more than 4500 years old! It was played across the world in ancient times, including in Egypt, Mesopotamia and Babylonia. Historians believe it may be the inspiration for modern games like backgammon. The game itself is a competitive game played with two players. Though the game relies on special dice, you will need more than simple luck to win the Royal Game of Ur!