This looks a lot like the one Tom Scott played on his channel.
The Royal Game of Ur
Yep. I actually bought one of the replicas from the museum after I watched the video.
That wouldn’t surprise me a bit.
You got a link?
Not the original poster, but it’s on the British Museum’s channel: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WZskjLq040I
Yeah it is. Pretty cool video too.
The royal game of Ur was “unearthed” about 100 years ago. That website is pretty slow on the uptake.
You can buy copies of it on Amazon
I’ve got one in my living room now! The best thing about it is the demon who plays along with you.
Video of it being played. The curator is amazing.
That was a fantastic video, thank you!! And yes the curator was amazing. The shade one can throw when using posh language…!
Beyond the curator, the music selection and timing was brilliant; I’ll check out some more videos. Thanks again!
Editing to add: that guy is an absolute gem. I watched some others and has brought to my life a joy I didn’t know I was missing
Yeah he’s amazing isn’t he!
What an interesting video, and what a peculiar curator. I think he’s great.
Are there any other videos where he gets into the more advanced rules written on the cuneiform tablet?
I seem to remember seeing some other videos with him. His name is Irving Finkel.
Knew before clicking it had to be Irving Finkel…my favourite influencer
He is such a dude!
RREETTUURRNN TTHHEE SSLLAABB
https://youtu.be/WZskjLq040I?si=4XbilaLzh0ltaccm
link is to a tom scott video about this game.
Jumanji!!!
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A nearby Ouiji board spells out: Y O U R T U R N
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Ouija board explodes and the lights start flickering. The front door slams shut and you can hear it locking.
Oh the sights we have to show you
RIP Robin Williams
Oh its played with the fingers…
Not your own fingers!
