Medieval Games and Pastimes
Pleasures and Pastimes in Medieval England by Compton Reeves - Guide Review
Your Guide's concise review of Pleasures and Pastimes in Medieval England by Compton Reeves
Your Guide's concise review of Pleasures and Pastimes in Medieval England by Compton Reeves
Chess in the Middle Ages
A thorough and informative summary of how and when the game of Chess came to Europe, some significant chess manuscripts, and surviving early European chess sets, from About Guide to Chess Mark Weeks.
A thorough and informative summary of how and when the game of Chess came to Europe, some significant chess manuscripts, and surviving early European chess sets, from About Guide to Chess Mark Weeks.
The Origins and Early History of Tennis
Though some sports historians maintain that a form of tennis may have been played in ancient Egypt, it is more likely that tennis as we know it originated with medieval French monks. An informative two-page article from About Tennis Guide Jeff Cooper.
Though some sports historians maintain that a form of tennis may have been played in ancient Egypt, it is more likely that tennis as we know it originated with medieval French monks. An informative two-page article from About Tennis Guide Jeff Cooper.
Ancient and Medieval Falconry: Origins and Functions in Medieval England
Very good general overview of the origins of and history of falconry by Shawn E. Carroll at the Richard III Society.
Very good general overview of the origins of and history of falconry by Shawn E. Carroll at the Richard III Society.
The Chess Variant Pages
Chess was a popular pastime in medieval Europe and may have originated in India in the 7th century. This enjoyable and informative site by Hans Bodlaender includes a little history and rules for several different variations.
Chess was a popular pastime in medieval Europe and may have originated in India in the 7th century. This enjoyable and informative site by Hans Bodlaender includes a little history and rules for several different variations.
Games
A brief sampling of terms concerning gaming and gambling in the Elizabethan era, at the Compendium of Common Knowledge; see also Filling the Time.
A brief sampling of terms concerning gaming and gambling in the Elizabethan era, at the Compendium of Common Knowledge; see also Filling the Time.
Games of the Viking and Anglo-Saxon Age
This general overview of the games played by the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons in the early Middle Ages includes some rules and very nice photos. Unreferenced, but nicely done at the Regia Anglorum site.
This general overview of the games played by the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons in the early Middle Ages includes some rules and very nice photos. Unreferenced, but nicely done at the Regia Anglorum site.
HNEFATAFL The Viking Game
Detailed description of the game and some strategy for playing it is followed by a fairly extensive history. Informative article by Sire Bohémond de Nicée at the Game Cabinet.
Detailed description of the game and some strategy for playing it is followed by a fairly extensive history. Informative article by Sire Bohémond de Nicée at the Game Cabinet.
Medieval & Renaissance Games Home Page
A wide range of info collected by Justin du Coeur includes articles on game history, recreating period games, and research materials; bibliographies and links to vendors; and rules for various games
A wide range of info collected by Justin du Coeur includes articles on game history, recreating period games, and research materials; bibliographies and links to vendors; and rules for various games
The Royal and Delightful Game of Piquet
A little background and clearly-presented rules for the card game that originated sometime in the 15th century, at the SCA Cour d'Or website.
A little background and clearly-presented rules for the card game that originated sometime in the 15th century, at the SCA Cour d'Or website.