Doublets
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.
Game Components of Doublets
Tables board (similar to a backgammon board)15 white counters (men) for one player15 black counters (men) for the other playerTwo dice
Game Setup of Doublets
Players sit on opposite sides of the board.Each player has 15 counters known as men, one player having white men and the other player having black ones.The game is played on a tables board of the type used for backgammon. It has two halves known as tables each of 6 points a side. The outermost point on each side is point 1; the innermost, next to the bar is point 6.
Gameplay Mechanics of Doublets
Players take turns rolling the dice and moving their men.Men can only move to an open point on the board.If a player rolls a doublet, they get to move twice.If a player rolls a number that is not open, they lose their turn.If a player lands on a point with only one of their opponent’s men, they can remove that man from the board.The game continues until one player has played off all their men.
Game Objective of Doublets
The objective of Doublets is to be the first player to play off all their men.
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