Games and Gambling

Games of skill and chance as enjoyed throughout the Middle Ages

[MER] Palio di Flintmarsh

2013-06-01 08:16
2013-06-01 23:00
US/Central

Come join the Shire of Flintmarsh on June 1, 2013 as we celebrate a taste of Medieval Italy at the first ever Palio di Flintmarsh!

[LOC] Midwinter Camp

2013-07-06 12:00
2013-07-07 12:00
NZ

Let it be known that the newly forming group in Dunedin, tentatively known as the people of Wildmoor, are holding a relaxed camping event in early July and wish to extend a warm invitation to join us.

[MER] Mayhem

2013-05-11 09:30
2013-05-11 21:15
US/Eastern

Winter has abated and the whistling zephyr of Spring beckons the soul, igniting the passion for life in young and old. Rising passions possess our gallant fighters and call them to test their mettle on the field of glory. Nature cries out for her glory to be renewed. Come forth and join us, as we raise the Maypole and let the Mayhem of Spring ensue!

[ART] Feast of St. Pyres

2013-04-28 09:00
2013-04-28 22:00
US/Mountain

Come join us in giving homage to the Patron St. of Cote Du Ciel, St. Pyre himself!

[ANS] Queens Championship

2013-05-10 16:00
2013-05-12 12:00
US/Central

On May 10th ~ 12th 2013, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Gwen verch Cywrig de Insula Mona will choose her champion. Fighters from all over the land are invited to compete with honor for the right and privilage to act as Her Majesty's Champion. Along with the best duelists competing for this glory, there will be many other activities to delight both the Queen and the populace including:

[OUT] Bryngolau Mayday Festival

2013-05-04 09:00
2013-05-04 16:00
US/Mountain

The Shire of Bryngolau would like to invite one and all to welcome spring by joining us for a Mayday Festival, to be held on May 4th, 2013. The celebration will feature fighting, games, frivolity, food, and laughs.

[LOC] Ildhafn May Day

2013-05-04 11:00
2013-05-04 16:00
NZ

To celebrate our fair Kingdom's birthday this year Ildhafn is holding may day celebrations.

[ATL] Atlantian Spring Coronation

2013-04-05 16:00
2013-04-07 12:00
US/Eastern

The Barony of Marinus is honored to host the Coronation of Amos and Ysabella. Come all and help make their day one to remember.  The Beautiful shores of Marinus await your company.

Lewis Chessmen honored with stamps

In gratitude for the loan of the Lewis Chessmen for the Manx National Heritage's Forgotten Kingdom exhibition, MNH director Edmond Southworth presented the British Museum's Naomi Speakman with a set of stamps featuring the medieval chess set. The stamps were issued to the public on January 11, 2013. (photos)

[LOC] Ludos pro Omnibus

2013-05-04 14:00
2013-05-04 20:00
Australia/Tasmania

Ludos pro Omnibus "Games for All" A great afternoon for all the family, there will be Bocce, Horseshoes, Skittles, Chess, Knuckle Bones, Backgammon, Nine Men's Morris, Alquerque, Checkers, Hoodmans Blind, to name but a few.

[LOC] "A bit Moorish" Games day and Feast

2013-04-27 12:00
2013-04-27 18:00
Australia/NSW

Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to postpone this event from March. We offer an afternoon of feasting and merriment and many games to test your skills. All this in the grounds of a majestic old historic house. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. If you have special dietary needs please notify us at time of booking.

[WES] Selviergard's Tenth Year Celebration

2013-05-24 17:00
2013-05-26 17:00
US/Alaska

Almost ten years ago, a new barony was formed in the Kingdom of the West. This barony, steeped in a long and colorful history has grown in prowess, honor, and service over the short amount of time it has been around. Now is the time to celebrate our past and welcome our future with a full weekend of activities; pulling some of the favored fun from the times past and new activities we enjoy today.

[LOC] Bloth 2013

2013-06-21 17:30
2013-06-23 15:00
NZ

The Bloth was the Shire of Ildhafn's midwinter feast for 10 years, before the two shires (Ildhafn and Cluain) joined to form the Barony of Ildhafn. Now, it is also our Baronial Anniversary event. Every year, we gather together to enjoy a feast, raise a toast, and celebrate with friends.

[MER] Shadow of the Wolf V

2013-03-29 17:00
2013-03-31 12:00
US/Central

Join the Shire of Redewolfden for our annual event, Shadow of the Wolf! March 29 at 5:00pm until March 31 at 12:00pm in CDT

[LOC] Flametree Ball

2013-05-11 14:00
2013-05-11 22:00
Australia/NSW

In May 2013, the Shire of Adora celebrates fifteen years of the Flametree Ball. To help us, join us for a night of dancing, music and games at Russell Vale Community Hall in Wollongong, NSW.

[EAS] Swabian Peasants Festspiele

2013-04-20 10:00
2013-04-20 20:00
US/Eastern

This spring the peasants of Swabia will dig their way out of their snowbound hovels to celebrate the planting season in true German peasant fashion.

[ATE] Cut and Thrust

2013-03-17 09:00
2013-03-17 17:00
US/Arizona

Come one, come all ~ witness the thrilling rapier battles of the notorious Vitalian Brotherhood, as they desperately defend their territory against the invading Teutonic Knights! There will be a GRAND PRIZE to the victor! The last standing fighter, be he or she Brotherhood or Teutonic Knight!

"The Games Maestro" comes to YouTube

Craig Wood stars as The Games Maestro (The GM) in an online, musical series following the adventures of a D&D dungeon-master. The hilarious series has now been funded. The pilot is online, with future episodes coming soon.

[NOR] Mermaid’s Retreat XX

2013-05-31 12:00
2013-06-02 13:00
US/Central

Mermaids of the Mediterranean & Northshield Eastern Regional War Practice: The Boys are Back in Town! May 31st to June 2nd, 2013

Hoard of Children's Toys Discovered

A stash of "street toys", dated from 1570-1630, was unearthed in an old stairwell of the Market Harborough parish church, England.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire

2013-03-02 10:00
2013-03-03 17:00
US/Central

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire, 3603 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, Florida  32505 . Mobile phone (850) 572-1407- office (850) 429-8462-Fax  (850) 470-0012   GCRENFAIRE @ AOL.COM

[DRA] Festival of Fools

2013-03-22 18:00
2013-03-25 16:00
Europe/Dublin

The Shire of Dun in Mara, in the Principality of Insulae Draconis, presents the Festival of Fools, an event dedicated to foolery and topsy-turvy arrangements, games and gambols, featuring a Lenten/Carnival Feast (with the special Sinners Option!).

Site:

ASPIRE Centre, Clara House, Clara, Co. Offaly

18:00 22 March 2013 until 16:00 24 March 2013

[LOC] St Aldhelm's Newcomers' Feast

2013-03-09 13:00
2013-03-09 23:00
Australia/ACT

The College of St Aldhelm invites the populace of the Kingdom of Lochac to join us at our annual Newcomers' Feast and Tourney, welcoming new members to our College. To give them a taste of some of the activities on offer in the SCA, the event will include fencing, heavy fighting, dancing, singing, board games and a play, in addition to the feast itself.

[DRA] Troll Hunt VI

2013-03-08 16:00
2013-03-10 17:00
Europe/London

Lava Trolls and, their cousins, Rock Trolls have been sighted in the hills of Klakavirki. He fears his wooden peasants will not be enough to stop their advance. He calls for aid to divert the trolls attention from himself and his wooden subjects. Mostly himself. He promises rewards to all those that aid him and his wooden peasants in fending of those stinking trolls.

[OUT] Twelfth Night Celebration and WAR Practice

2013-01-19 09:00
2013-01-19 21:00
US/Mountain

On January 19th, 2013 the Barony of Fontaine dans Sable will be hosting our annual Twelfth Night Celebration and WAR Practice!!! Please join us for a full day of fun and feasting!

[EAL] Septentria 12th Night

2013-01-12 11:00
2013-01-12 22:00
Canada/Eastern

Once again the venerable Baronies of Skraeling Althing and Septentria are joining forces to celebrate 12th Night with the help of Ealdormere's newest Shire, Bastille du Lac.

Cards fit for a king - or princess

A complete set of silver playng cards, created in Germany in 1616, was acquired through auction in 2010 by entrepreneur Selim Zilkha. Legend tells that the set was owned by a Portuguese princess who fled Napoleon in 1807. (photos)

[LOC] "A bit Moorish" Games day and Tourney

2013-03-09 11:00
2013-03-09 20:00
Australia/NSW

Join us in the beautiful grounds of a grand house for a day of games and fighting. Depending on numbers there will be Heavy and Rapier Tourney and the possibility of some Archery as well.

[MID] Winter Revel

2013-01-19 18:00
2013-01-19 22:00
US/Eastern

Join Rivenvale for our annual Winter Revel at the beautiful Pioneer Pavilion!

[ART] Bronzehelm 12th Night Celebration

2013-01-12 10:00
2013-01-12 23:00
US/Mountain

Light a candle and greet the new calendar as we host the 30th Anniversary of this wondorous event here in our Shire. Indoor combat aplenty will decide the new champions for the year ahead in both the armored and rapier arenas. We will also have a new Bardic champion chosen during dinner.