Educational game Pappado "Novus Sport"
The game Novus or sea billiards in the form in which it is familiar to us appeared in the 20th century. It was played by English sailors in port taverns and pubs. English sailors used sketches found in Scandinavian chronicles to create captain's billiard tables. That is, the history of the game originates from the Vikings. Billiards, created by sailors, were called captain's or ship's billiards (Baltic billiards) and only later the game received the name Novus. Now this game has become a national sport in the Baltic countries, as it is very widespread there. Unlike classic billiards, there is no cloth on the playing field and instead of balls there are pucks and pawns. The playing field is much smaller in size, which makes the game more mobile. During the game, the opponents stand at opposite sides of the table. You should place your eight pawns in your zone, closest to you, close to each other and close to the side. Pawns are located from the center line on both sides, four on each side. They play with direct and rebound shots. Hitting a pawn with a bat that flies from the cue is a direct hit. A blow to a pawn with a bat that flies from the board is a ricochet blow from the board. A pawn hit by a pawn that flies away from another pawn or bat is a ricochet pawn strike. Important: Minimum order quantity is 5 pcs.
- Number of players: 2+
- Contents: Playing field - 1 piece, pawns - 16 pieces, pucks - 2 pieces, cues - 2 pieces
- Material: Solid birch, 15 mm plywood, coating - stain, acrylic varnish
- Country of origin: Russia
- Dimensions: 110x110 cm