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This is where we share updates we have made to RoyalUr, news about the Royal Game of Ur, and other things we think people may find interesting! You can also subscribe to our Reddit RSS feed.

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RoyalUr has a new soundtrack!

It's called Quest for the Royal Game, and it comes with its own music video. We also have a Christmas tournament coming up! Read more...

Older Posts

A screenshot of Alcoth's finished Halloween theme.

The making of our new Halloween theme πŸŽƒ

It doesn't get spooki-ur than this! Read about our new Halloween board, made by Alcoth. Read more...

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Advance from playur to pro with Game Review

Learn what wild risks are worth taking! Game review highlights moves from your game for you to learn from, laying the path for you to become a pro. Read more...

A screenshot of the three dice that are now used in Masters

We updated Masters, and custom games are now free!

We have updated the Masters ruleset to be more historically accurate, and anyone with an account can now make games with custom rules. Read more...

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Timing, resigning and rule customising

Games are now timed, you can now resign from games, and memburs can now create games with custom rules! Read here about how the new timing works. Read more...

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The Panda's training montage is complete!

One month ago, the Panda left on an epic training montage. Now they're back and stronger than ever! Read more...

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Accounts have arrived!

I'm ecstatic to announce that accounts have finally made it to RoyalUr.net! Read more...

A screenshot of the new holidays theme!

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays everyone! πŸŽ„In celebration of this holiday season, we have released a limited-time holiday theme to RoyalUr.net! Read more...

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Planning a Renaissance

In September of this year, I quit my job, moved to London, and began burning my savings so that I can work on this website, RoyalUr.net, full-time. And I am loving it! Read more...