Wakefield Museums and Castles

Roman rota game

Learn how to make your very own version of the Roman game - Rota!

The ancient Romans loved board games. One game played in Roman times was Rota. It was a bit like noughts and crosses.

A Roman rota board game made of paper and surrounded by craft materials

What you'll need:

  • Some paper
  • A small plate
  • Two different types of coins
  • A pencil
  • Some coloured pens
  • A pair of scissors
  • A ruler

Roman rota game: how to make

(Please note: there is no voiceover in the 'how to' video)

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