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| Genres | Board game Abstract strategy game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 |
| Setup time | 1 minute |
| Playing time | Unknown |
| Chance | None |
| Skills | Strategy, tactics |
| Synonyms | Latrunculi Latrones |
Ludus latrunculorum, latrunculi, or simply latrones ("the game of brigands", or "the game of soldiers" from latrunculus, diminutive of latro, mercenary or highwayman) was a two-player strategy board game played throughout the Roman Empire. It is said to resemble chess or draughts, as it is generally accepted to be a game of military tactics. Because of the scarcity of sources, reconstruction of the game's rules and basic structure is difficult, and therefore there are multiple interpretations of the available evidence.