Tourne-case (1600)

Tourne Case, also known as Tourne-Case, is a historical French tables game that belongs to the same family as Backgammon. It dates back to the 17th century and was popular in France during that time. The game is played on a Backgammon board, which consists of two rows of twelve points in the shape of triangles. Each player has three counters, called pieces or men, and the objective is to move the pieces in parallel, aiming to get them to the last point, known as the ‘home point’ or ‘rest corner’.

Significance

The game is significant because it is a part of French gaming history and has been played for centuries. It is also related to other historical games, such as Tabula, which dates back to several centuries BC and was originally known as Alea, meaning gambling. Tabula eventually came to be called Tabula and moved across Europe with the Roman Army, spawning various games like Ad Elta Stelpur in Iceland, Taefle and Fayles in England, Sixe-Ace in Spain, and Tourne-case in France.

Reasons for Popularity

Tourne Case is popular for several reasons:
– Simplicity: The game is easy to learn and understand, making it suitable for children and beginners.
– Parallel play: Players move their pieces in parallel, which adds an element of strategy and competition.
– Chance: The game involves an element of chance, as players roll dice to determine their moves.

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