The royal game of Ur

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The Royal Game Of Ur is one of the oldest games ever discovered, dating back around 5000 years. It's only predicated by the Egyptian game of Senet, with the board found in 1920 estimated to be about 5000 years old. Since I learned about the existence of this game just three days ago, I've been eager to give it a try but unfortunately couldn't find any vendor selling it so I decided to create my own version. As you can see, I haven't yet printed it since I only finished designing it recently and it will be quite challenging to print due to its intricate details. However, I wanted to stay true to the original game board. To play, you'll also need to print 4 tetrahedron dice and mark a number from 0 to 4 at each tip, then toss all four for a result. You'll also require several pawns; it's recommended to paint half black or use black filament but feel free to get creative with any color combination. Once you've printed the two parts, assemble them carefully. Depending on your printer, the fit may be good or poor; if too loose, apply glue and if too tight, sand it down slightly. To learn how to play, watch this video from The British Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZskjLq040I