Merels games are some of the most common games known throughout the world. Some of the oldest evidence comes from the Roman Empire, where boards are known which are identical to later games, but the exact rules are unknown.
Rules
Three concentric circles, with lines connecting the midpoints of the sides.
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Sources
Berger, F. 2004. 'From circle to square to the image of the world: a possible interpretation of some petroglyphs of merel boards.' Rock Art Research 21: 11–25.
