Overview

Dablot Prejjesne is a traditional Sami (Lappish) abstract strategy board game for two players, similar to Alquerque and checkers. One player controls the Sami tribe (King, Prince, and Warriors) while the other controls the Landowner party (Landowner, Son, and Peasants). The game features a ranked capture system where pieces can only capture pieces of equal or lower rank. The goal is to capture all of your opponent’s pieces.

Components

• 1 game board: 6 x 7 grid with diagonal lines
• 30 Sami pieces: 1 King, 1 Prince, 28 Warriors
• 30 Landowner pieces: 1 Landowner, 1 Son, 28 Peasants

Setup

Place all 30 pieces per side on the board. Each player’s pieces fill their half of the board on the intersections.

Turn Structure

Players alternate turns. On your turn, move one piece or make a capture.

Actions

Movement

All pieces move the same way: one step along any line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to an adjacent empty intersection.

Capture

A piece captures by jumping over an adjacent enemy piece to a vacant intersection beyond it, in any direction along the lines. Multiple captures in sequence are possible in a single turn.

Rank-based capture restrictions:

Piece	Can Capture
Sami King	All pieces (Landowner, Son, Peasants)
Landowner	All pieces (Sami King, Prince, Warriors)
Sami Prince	Son, Warriors, Peasants (NOT the Landowner)
Landowner’s Son	Prince, Warriors, Peasants (NOT the Sami King)
Warriors	Peasants and other Warriors
Peasants	Warriors and other Peasants

The King and Landowner are equal rank and can capture each other.

Mandatory Capture

In modern play, if a capture is available, it must be taken. If multiple captures are possible, the player may choose which one to make.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

A player wins by capturing all of the opponent’s pieces. A draw may occur by mutual agreement or if a set number of turns pass without a capture.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• There is no promotion of pieces (unlike checkers).
• All pieces move identically — the rank system only affects which pieces can be captured.
• The King/Landowner are the most powerful pieces and can capture anything.
• The Prince/Son cannot capture the opposing leader (King or Landowner).
• Warriors and Peasants can only capture equal or lower rank.
• Mandatory capture applies — you cannot choose not to capture if a capture is available.
• If multiple capture paths exist, the player freely chooses which to take.

Player Reference

Pieces per side: 1 Leader + 1 Second + 28 Soldiers = 30

Rank hierarchy (Sami / Landowner):

1. King / Landowner (captures all)
2. Prince / Son (captures all except opposing leader)
3. Warriors / Peasants (captures only equal or lower rank)

Win condition: Capture all enemy pieces