se is to pen up the fox so that he cannot move; the object of the
fox is to break through the line of defence. If the game be properly
played, the geese must win. Place them on the draughtboard thus:

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The secret is to keep the geese in a line. The fox tries to prevent
this, and if he can succeed in doubling the geese, or getting one to
stand before the other, he is nearly sure to pass through them.

2594. The Royal Game of Goose.

In the old German game the figure of a goose is printed on a large
sheet of paper, and divided into 63 squares or divisions. The object
of the players,--any number of whom may join in the game--is to make
63 points by successive throws of two dice. A pool is made by equal
contributions by the players, the first of whom gaining the required
number wins. The players throw alternately and add each individual
throw to that already made.

Each player's position is shown on the goose by a counter, a wafer, or
any small article. Any number beyond 63 sends the thrower back as many
points as he exceeds 63. Thus if he were 58, and by a 6 and 5 he threw
eleven he would go forward 5 squares to 63, and back 6 squares from
63. In addition to this, certain numbers on the goose are barred; and
if the player make them he is fined two counters, which are added to
the pool. The numbered goose is sold at most toy shops, but a numbered
draughtboard will serve as well.

2595. Troco or Lawn Billiards.

This is a game that may be played by any number of persons in a field
or open space. The implements are wooden balls and long-handled cues
at the ends of which are spoonlike ovals of iron. In the centre of the
Troco ground is fixed a ring of iron, which moves freely on a pivot,
the spike of the ring being driven into a piece of wood let into the
ground. The wooden ball is lifted from the g