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The ancient game of Ur evolve into modern-day draughts and checkers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hotkey-layer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hotkey-layer preview-overlay is-preview-sidebar-visible\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardwood board with storage 13.5\" x 5.25\", 8 pyramid dice, 14 playing pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hotkey-layer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hotkey-layer preview-overlay is-preview-sidebar-visible\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠ WARNING: Choking hazard—small parts. 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