Understanding Board Games

The empire has many traditional board and card games. Historically, they were enjoyed as a pastime of the common people with noble taste. Recently, card games based on this historical background have been created. This book introduces such games that are enjoyed by people of all ages.

[Chess]

A game where two people battle with 16 pieces, with six different types. Bring the opponent's king to bay (checkmate) to win. It was created as part of nobles' education but is popular among all people, with Imperial and international professional leagues.

[Checkers]

A two-person game that uses an 8x8 chess board where 12 red and black pieces can only move diagonally. The pieces are commonly included with a chess set. Internationally, rules for a 10x10 board also exist.

[Backgammon]

A game that is a race to get 15 pieces on the board to the goal first. The use of dice makes the game luck based, and it requires long-term strategy. It's also a common game at casinos and was previously banned by Imperial law.

[Dominoes]

A game that uses a set of tiles with two numbers like the face of a die. Two to four people can play this game which is characterized by puzzle-like gamplay of placing tiles to match numbers. There are many different ways to play, and they can even be used for domino touling.

[Cards]

The well-known base to many card games. Several different games can be played with this deck of 52 cards that has 13 of each of the suits: spades, diamonds, clubs, and hearts. Popular games are poker, bridge, blackjack, old witch (also called old maid), and many more. Can also be used for a card matching memory game and building card towers.

[Blade]

A battle card game thought up in the Jurai region. The name 'Blade' is said to have come from playing by placing cards with numbers and weapon motifs on top of one another. Later, Blade II with expanded rules was developed.

[Vantage Masters]

A competitive battle card game that originated in western Erebonia. Summon and use spirit cards called Natial with earth, water, fire, and air attributes to whittle down the health of each other's Master card. Rules and card types were recently adjusted, and further developments are expected.