LAT
An variation of an ancient game called Ludus Latrunculorum
A game thats has similarities to NEF but with a smaller board and two Queens.
RULES AND OBJECTIVES:
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Players attempt to surround enemy pieces to kill them.
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Players can pass between two enemies and even stop without being removed.
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Repeating sequences of moves are not allowed: if the same position occurs three times, with the same player to move, he must vary his attack.
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Friendly units count towards blocking friendly units.
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If a player either player only has 3 pieces or less , either king can be killed by being surrounded on only two sides.
WIN CONDITION:
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1st player to kill the enemies Viking Queen or all pieces except for the Queen wins.
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Alternatively, if a player has no more moves he looses.
BOARD SETUP
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8X11 Rectangle
PIECE RULES
Q
VIKING QUEEN
1
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Viking Queen moves unlimited spaces in a straight line.
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Stops at enemy or friendly units
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Has to be surround by 4 sides by any 4 pieces. Unless either side drops to 3 or less pieces. Then he only needs to be surrounded on two sides
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If in a corner he can be killed if the opponent takes the two squares adjacent to the corner.
J
VALKYRIE
6
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Valkyrie can move unlimited spaces in a straight line.
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Stops at enemy or friendly units
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Must surround enemy Valkyries from two sides. A friendly unit on one side counts.
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If in a corner he can be killed if the opponent takes the two squares adjacent to the corner.
LE
BERSERKER
5
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Berserker move unlimited spaces in a straight line.
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Stops at enemy or friendly units
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Must surround enemy Valkyries and Berserkers from two sides.
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Must surround the King from all four sides.
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Berserkers must be surrounded by 4 sides by Valkyries to be removed.
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If in a corner he can be killed if the opponent takes the two squares adjacent to the corner.