The ‘leopard game’ has been widely played in South Asia for many centuries. At first, one suspects an imbalance in the game, as there are only two leopards but 24 cows. However, the strategic skills of both players are required to emerge victorious from the game. The first records of ‘hunting and board games’ can be found from the 13th century onwards. For example, in the ‘Great Book of Games’, which was written by Alfonso X, King of Leon and Castile (1251 - 1282 AD). This book describes many board and dice games of the 13th century. The original of this work is kept in the monastery library of St Lorenzo del Escorial, near Madrid.
The game ‘Alquerque’ is also mentioned in this book. As it can also be played on this board, we are including the instructions. So again 2 games in one.
Our board games are burnt onto leather, so they last a long time. And the game almost packs itself for transport. All you have to do is press the game down slightly in the centre of the playing field with one finger, pull on the string and the game packs itself away. It should stay that way for transport. So all you have to do now is push the bead up to the bag that has just formed and the game is packed ready for travelling. The games can be used in this way on hikes, on bike tours, in the car or even on long flights. The games are packed so small that the pocket of a jacket is sufficient to take this pleasant form of entertainment with you.
Languages Instructions: German, French, Italian, English
Players: 2
Contents: 1 leather playing field,
24 glass playing pieces for the cows + 1 replacement
2 glass playing pieces for the leopards + 1 replacement
Warning: Caution! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts that may be a choking hazard.
Choking hazard!
Playing field size: 26 cm
