Rattlejag

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This is a compeditive physical-contact dice game originated by the Maw's Forest Halflings. The game is know in Andorith proper as Expreto.

Depending on the situation and environment, the game may be played honorably with stakes as important as that of a duel. When players have enbibed alcohol or are in a tavern environment, it's usually treated as a casual gambling game. The first player rolls a number of dice (how many?) on the table (does it use a specially designed table?). They then attempt to scoop all dice up while their opponent tries to block them by grasping their dice hand in an arm-wrestling-like handhold. Different obstacles may be introduced during this part of the round. For instance, the first or second player may be allowed to use both hands, one on each side of their opponent's hand. Or a glass of water may be placed under their clasped hands; the glass cannot be tipped and no dice may fall into it. With each round, the number of dice to be collected increases.

Rattlejag dice may be made from any material. However traditionally in the Maw the dice are craved on X seed pods, which are already close to the shape of a rectangular prism and have a rattling sound when shaken.

In Dungeon World, the process of this game is represented by three rolls, all of which must use different moves.