Fox and Geese (1400)
Fox games, such as Fox and Geese
The game Halatafl, a variant of Fox and Geese, is known from at least the 14th century and is mentioned in Grettis saga. It probably originated in Scandinavia.The game was popular in Scandinavia and the British Isles, and its popularity eventually spread to North America and was adopted by the native Americans.The game has been enjoyed by royal families, such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Game Components of Fox games, such as Fox and Geese
Board: A cross-shaped board with 33 points, joined by horizontal and vertical lines.Fox: One red peg.Geese: 20 yellow pegs.
Game Setup of Fox games, such as Fox and Geese
Place the fox in the middle of the board.Place 13 geese on one side of the board.The fox and geese can move to any empty space around them (also diagonally).The fox can jump over geese like in checkers, capturing them. Repeated jumps are possible. Geese can not jump.
Gameplay Mechanics of Fox games, such as Fox and Geese
The objective for the defender (sheep) is to reach a certain destination on the board, the square of nine holes marked with red, while the attacker (the foxes) tries to stop the defender from reaching it.The fox wins if it reaches the back row of the opposite side or captures all the geese. The geese win if they block the fox from moving or if they manage to traverse all four counters to their back row before the fox reaches his.
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