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Pretwa

ByMichail

Pretwa

Pretwa is a two-player abstract strategy game from Bihar, India, and it was described by H.J.R. Murray in A History of Board-Games Other Than Chess (1952).

Why is Pretwa Popular?

Pretwa is a traditional game from Bihar, India, and is considered a part of Eastern as well as Northern India. It is a game that is easy to learn but can be played for hours. The game is significant because it is part of a category of games called Indian war games, which have a unique feature where all the pieces are laid out on the board at every intersection point, with the exception of the central point. This forces the first move to be played on the central point, and captured by the other player’s piece.

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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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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl