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Djambi (1968)

ByMichail

Djambi is a board game and chess variant for four players, invented by Jean Anesto in 1975. The game is popular and significant due to its unique theme and engaging gameplay. Here is a Brief History and Background Information of Djambi about Djambi:

Inventor:

Jean Anesto created Djambi in 1975.

Theme:

The game is designed to represent all wrongdoings in politics.

Game Components of Djambi:

The game is played on a 9×9 board with central square called “the maze”. Each player has nine pieces, including killers, a Chief, an Assassin, a Reporter, and Militants.

Gameplay Mechanics

Players move their pieces according to specific rules, with Militants moving one or two squares in eight directions and other pieces moving through any number of squares in the eight directions. The game is played in order of red, blue, yellow, and green.

Game Objective of Djambi:

The goal is to capture the opponent’s pieces while protecting your own.

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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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