Alquerques space

Alquerques spaceIn the ancient Middle East, a game called "Qirkat" was first mentioned in the 10th century by Abu al Faraj in his 24 volume work, "The Book of Songs." When the Moors invaded Spain, they brought this game with them, and by the 13th century, "El quirkat" had become very popular. It was played in the court of King Alfonso the tenth of Castile, and still popular in various forms throughout the Mediterranean region, and beyond. It is the ancestor of the

" The trick is that when a peg is captured by a traditional short jump

In the first phase

but the basic game is still commercially published today

and the goats are entered onto the board one at a time

the second phase begins

It's a horse race

After all pieces are place

and there are restrictions on positioning pieces that add to the challenge

and an alternate win condition that some players prefer

and even the peasants will rally in the name of your King and the Royal Family

Under your command

Madelinette is a fun diversion for 2 players