Table-field
in the game of sabacc, the table-field was essentially the game table on which players could deposit the card-chips in their hands. In accordance with the rules of sabacc, the card-chips in a player's hand could change in suit and/or value with each deal, adding the element of chance to the game. Once a card-chip was placed on the table-field, though, its suit and value were locked for the duration of the hand. This allowed players to keep certain cards during the hand, in the hope of achieving a total value of twenty-three.