Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum Board Game: 2 Player Ancient Roman Racing Game, Duodecim Scripta, Handcrafted w/ Wood-burned Artwork; Customizable

Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum, also known as Duodecim Scripta, or XII Scripta, is a traditional board game of Roman origin. Ancient Rome was known for its advancements in architecture, government, and art, to name a few; they also adopted or created many great games to pass the time. Completely handcrafted, this modern interpretation of the ancient Roman game is created from hardwood, either cherry or maple, and features wood burned historically-inspired artwork to convey popular themes from Roman society. A fast paced racing game involving opponent player captures and dice rolls to dictate movement, this game will bring many hours of enjoyment to the avid traditional board gamer as well as enthusiasts of Roman history. A functional piece of art that will stand the test of time as surely as the ancient game has endured over the centuries, and much more portable in this version, as opposed to the stone tables used during the days of the Empire!

• MADE TO ORDER
• HANDCRAFTED with pyrographed artwork
• LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks (from time of purchase to shipping day; timeframes can be affected by workload, holidays, etc.)
• FREE SHIPPING for domestic U.S. orders
• WOOD TYPES AVAILABLE: cherry, maple
• EDGE STYLES AVAILABLE: burnt, plain
• MEASUREMENTS: 16x6x1 inches [LxWxH]
• PLAYING PIECES: 30+ wooden checkers, 3 dice (storage bag included; extras provided in case of loss)
• ARTWORK AVAILABLE: 4 thematic designs, as described below. Custom artwork requests always welcome!
Four designs are available, representing different classes of Roman society: Centurion, Citizen, Gladiator, and Senator. Each social class will have it's own definable artwork - Centurion will feature implements of war and of the Legions (shields, helms, vexillum, pilum, and the gladius sword). Citizen will feature examples of architecture and art (column scrollwork, pottery decorations, musical instruments, and building silhouettes). Gladiator will feature details from the harsh life and death found in the arenas (galea/helms, cestus, sika, parmula/shield, and the gladius graecus). Senator will feature aspects or personas of ancient Roman government (scrolls, busts of famous individuals, ornate lecterns, etc.) An example of each design theme is featured in the photos. Additionally, Latin words or phrases and small thematic designs (selected by artist unless otherwise requested in Personalization) are burned into the appropriate areas on the track as an indication of the course players must follow.
• MATERIALS USED: cherry or maple hardwood, oil-based stain (for playing pieces), satin finish lacquer
• CUSTOMIZATIONS AVAILABLE: 24 possible custom variants - selectable artwork options, as well as wood type and edge finishing - custom option examples are displayed in pictures and on the chart located in the Photos. Customers may also request a saying for the squares along the three paths, as long as the saying fits within the squares - see Personalization.
• UPGRADES / ACCESSORIES:
‣Color Enhancements - add colorful details to your board:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/786439555/color-enhancements-upgrade-option-to
• OBJECT OF THE GAME: Ludus is a 2-player racing game. Each player begins with their fifteen pieces off the board. Using dice for movement, the players have to enter their pieces onto the board, race them around the three rows, and bear them off at the end of the track. Enemy pieces can be hit, or knocked off the board and forced to restart their race, during the course of the game. The first player to move all their playing pieces off the board wins. A rules pamphlet is included with the game.

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PLEASE NOTE: All my items are crafted by me, in my home studio and workshop. I am a one-man show, with no ‘production partners’ to help mass-produce any item (though I will source pawns, etc. from quality reputable dealers). Be assured that when you buy an item from me, you are getting a distinctive creation from the original maker. Given the inherent nature of the handcrafted work, time frames for more complex creations, whether the complexity is the art, the build, or a combination of both, can be extensive. Please be patient; I communicate and update customers regularly with the status of their unique creation(s).