Trictrac Turned a Race Game Into a Scoring Contest

Trictrac points are always scored in twos; the score being indicated by placing a token at the following locations (see diagram - right): 2 points: by the tip of point 1 (on the side nearest point 2); 4 points: by the tip of point 3 (on the side nearest point 4); 6 points: by the tip of point 5 (on the side nearest the bridge); 8 points: by the tip of point 6 (on the side nearest the bridge); 10 points: by the tip of point 11 (on the side nearest the end rail); 12 points: at the start position between the two talons (a hole having been scored).