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Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say

February 11, 2026 at 07:49 PM
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The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.

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The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said. Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.

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