5 Lines / Pente Grammai

A game popular from the 7th century BC (as referred to by a Greek poet) right through to the 2nd century AD, this simple game involves a player trying to get all five of their counters round the board to the centre point (sacred line) on the opposite side of the board while trying to prevent their opponent from doing the same.

Historical background & rules.
Wooden board with glass playing pieces and a roman numeral die.