Ludus Latrunculorum

board game played by the ancient Romans of which few descriptions have survived. The rules have been imagined based on the information found. The game consists of a king and pawns.
The King and pawns move horizontally and vertically without being able to jump over other pieces. Capture conditions: A pawn is captured if it is surrounded on two opposite sides by the opponent. If the pawn is in the corner, it is captured by occupying the two free sides.