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Permainan-Tabal

ByMichail

Permainan-Tabal

Permainan-Tabal is a two-player abstract strategy board game from Indonesia, sometimes referred to as a cross between Alquerque and Draughts.

Origins

Permainan-Tabal is an Indonesian game that combines elements of Alquerque and Draughts.

Popularity

The game is popular in Indonesia and has been adapted into various forms, such as Rimau and Rimau-rimau, which use the same board.

Game Components of Permainan-Tabal

The game consists of a standard Alquerque board flanked on two of its opposite sides by triangular boards.

Gameplay

Players take turns moving their pieces forward and sideways until they are promoted to Kings by reaching the other player’s first rank. The game is similar to Draughts, with strict forward and sideways moves for the pieces until they become Kings.

Game Objective of Permainan-Tabal

The goal is to capture all of the opponent’s pieces.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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