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Polish draughts
Also known as Warcaby (10x10) · international draughts
Draughts on a 10x10 board; the name 'Polish draughts' is a Dutch convention and the game probably originated in the Netherlands around 1550.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of Poland.
Origins
Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Northern and Eastern Europe.
Sources
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