Doublets

Doublets, also known as Queen’s Game, Dublets, or Dubblets, is a historic English tables game for two players that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. Although played on a board similar to that now used for backgammon, it is a simple game of hazard bearing little resemblance to backgammon. Very similar games were played in mainland Europe, the earliest recorded dating to the 14th century. Doublets may be an elaboration of the Spanish game of doblet, which is described in detail in 1283 in El Libro de los Juegos published by Alfonso X of Castile.

Why is Doublets Popular?

Doublets is significant as it is a historic English tables game that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is also interesting as it is a simple game of hazard that bears little resemblance to backgammon, despite being played on a similar board.

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