Alquerque
(Alquerque de Doze, Qirq)
Ruleset:
Alfonso X
Game
See the game Alquerque for more details.
Period(s)
Medieval, Modern
Summary
From Alfonso X's Libro de los Juegos.
Description
These are the earliest rules given for Alquerque, called "Alquerque de Doze" in the Libro de los Juegos written by Alfonso X in Spain.
Rules
The board consists of 5x5 intersecting lines with diagonals. Pieces are placed on the intersections and can move along the lines. Each player has 12 pieces. Pieces can move to one adjacent point. Captures can be made by hopping over an opponent's piece. The goal is to capture all of the opponent's pieces.
Concepts
Browse all concepts for Alfonso X here.
Reference
Libro de los Juegos 91-92.
Other Rulesets
Described rulesets
Covarrubias
Described by Covarrubias.
Suggested rulesets
Murray
Rules given by H. J. R. Murray.
Identifiers
DLP.GameRulesets.52
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