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Citadel is a game derived from Asalto (officer and soldiers) which in turn is a variation of The Fox and the Geese. It must have originated at the end of the 19th century. In the Middle Ages (in Scandinavia) the game Halatafl was already known. Around 1300 AD, the Icelandic Grettis saga speaks of Hala-tafl - the fox game. The books of King Edward IV (1442-1483) of England record the purchase of two sets of 2 foxes and 24 silver dogs for two copies of the game. Two officers take on 24 soldiers. The soldiers try to either occupy the fort or block the officers. The officers try to kill 16 soldiers by jumping over them. Age: from 8 years old Content: - game board - 2 officers - 24 soldiers - game rules
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