Tab solitaire

Tab solitaireIn ancient Egypt, there were several games that were popular among the ruling classes. These have been found in tombs throughout the middle east. But a game that has survived even longer than those is Tab. It was played more by the common folk, and so no fancy game sets are in museums. But reference to the game survive, and this is a modern incarnation over 4,000 years later. It's one of the few running fight games known, and as the pieces move

The winners will survive to fight again

These solitaire jump & capture puzzles provide unique challenges that have intrigued puzzle fans for generations

all the while being aided by their 17 soldier who jump to capture

as well as an FAQ section

but some tactical decisions add to the fun

Norman Brosterman (Inventing Kindergarten

Includes 4x4-inch peg board

With seven pieces moving along the lines

many challenging strategies can be discovered

and paving stones in ancient Rome

Aside from a few minor details

Royal Game of UR