Fetaix
Fetaix
Fetaix is thought to have originated in the Middle East and is considered the parent of draughts (US: checkers) and Fanorona. The game first appears in literature in the 10th century, and it was taken to Spain by the Moors, where rules were included in the 13th-century “Libro de los juegos” commissioned by Alfonso X of Castile. Spanish settlers in New Mexico also introduced a four-player variant of Alquerque to the Zuni.
Game Components of Fetaix
The game board is set up as in Alquerque, with each player’s pieces placed in the first two ranks (two rows) of their side and the two right-most points of the third rank (center row of the board). The only point vacant on the board is the middle point.
Gameplay Mechanics of Fetaix
Players alternate their turns, and on their turn, they can either move one of their pieces or use one of their pieces to capture the other player’s piece(s). The game is played until one player eliminates all of the other player’s pieces.
Game Objective of Fetaix
The goal of the game is to eliminate the opponent’s pieces while protecting one’s own pieces.
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