Games and Gambling

Games of skill and chance as enjoyed throughout the Middle Ages

Shava's photos of Thatsa Mare online

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva has posted photos from Thatsa Mare, which took place recently in the Kingdom of Northshield.

[GLE] Academy of Performing Arts

2010-07-31 07:00
2010-07-31 22:00
US/Central

Bored and looking for something fun to do? Got an itch to go to an event but don't want to be outside in the heat? The Shire of Iron Ox invites one and all to the Academy of Performing Arts that will be held *indoors* in the comfy, cool air conditioning at the Cabot Lodge Millsaps in Jackson MS on July 31.

[MER] Thing in the Woods VI

2010-07-30 17:00
2010-08-01 11:00
US/Central

Are you tired of the heat? Looking for a nice cool place to lay down? Come on over to The Shire of Easaraigh's Thing in the Woods VI: The Return of the Thing on July 30 through August 1, 2010. We've got just the ticket for hot and tired.

[GLE] Ardanroe 30th Anniversary

2010-07-24 10:00
2010-07-24 16:00
US/Central

The Shire of Ardanroe Is Celebrating Thirty Years!

[WES] Celtic Games and Festival

2010-08-21 10:00
2010-08-21 21:00
US/Alaska

Fall is upon us and our flocks have once again faired well and fattened during the summer.  Our hardy sheep were strong enough to withstand Winter as his wrath rose against our hapless Barony; but a new threat has arisen.  Enemies are rumoured to be stirring in the North and once again it seems we must protect our flocks . . .

[NOR] Youth Get A Castle, The Adults Get A Tent

2010-10-15 17:00
2010-10-17 12:00
US/Central

Caer Anterth Mawr's Youth Event The Youth Get A Castle, The Adults Get A Tent! Oct 15th to 17th, 2010

[ANT] Dragon’s Down

2010-08-20 15:00
2010-08-22 17:00
US/Pacific

The Shire of Fire Mountain Keep invites one and all to join us at Dragon’s Down! Compete in the Shire Championship Heavy and Rapier Tourneys. There will be an Archery Tournament for adults and children as well competitions in Brewing /Vinting, and Siege Cooking.

[ATL] Sacred Stone's Baronial Birthday

2010-08-27 17:00
2010-08-29 12:00
US/Eastern

Sacred Stone's Baronial Birthday August 27-29, 2010 Kings Mountain State Park, SC

Hurling takes root in the USA

During practice, members of the Worcester Hurling Club hit a sliotar (ball) with their hurleys (stick). That's Worcester, Massachusetts, not England.

Amtgard brings "limitless creativity" to Santa Fe park

Every Sunday members the Shire of Lost Souls bring their fantasy role play to Railyard Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The group is part of the fantasy world of Amtgard. Alexa Schirtzinger of the Santa Fe Reporter has the story. (photo)

[MID] A Simple Day in the Country

2010-07-23 18:00
2010-07-25 12:00
US/Central

The Barony of Sternfeld cordially invites you to enjoy yourself at A Simple Day in the Country!

[LOC] Darton Anniversary

2010-08-20 14:31
2010-08-22 14:31
NZ

The Shire of Darton wish to advise the Annual camping event - DARTON ANNIVERSARY - is on once again.

[OUT] Baron's War

2010-07-29 12:00
2010-08-01 12:00
US/Mountain

Are you an honorable Scot looking to defend your home from sea-faring barbarians? Are you a noble Norse looking to bring civilization to the savages of Scotland? If you are either or have friends who are, come to Baron’s War in the beautiful mountains of Dragonsspine this year and pick a side for a competition of The Norse vs. The Scots: In Games & War.

[ATL] Pennsic Pity Party

2010-08-06 18:01
2010-08-08 12:00
US/Eastern

While many of our friends and neighbors will be heading north in support of our beloved Kingdom, not all of us are about to expend the time and resources that a trip to Pennsic requires. So to those left behind, I would like to extend the invitation to a "Pennsic Pity Party".

[OUT] Tailteann Games

2010-06-19 08:00
2010-06-19 20:00
US/Mountain

Barony of Unser Hafen presents Tailteann Games June 19, 2010

[WES] Mid-Summers Revel

2010-08-06 12:00
2010-08-08 12:00
US/Pacific

Tis a beautiful place, well into the mountains bordering Rivenoak, so many trees that everyone can have a shady camp. The Feather River but a short stroll from your camp. Large Tree covered Eriks. A street of stores, nooks, craneys and balconies, oh what a wondrous battleground.

[ATE] Dante's Inferno

2010-06-26 10:00
2010-06-26 19:00
US/Arizona

Welcome to HELL!

[MER] Lusty Month of May

2010-05-14 17:00
2010-05-16 11:00
US/Eastern

It's the Lusty Month of May, and the Shire of Talmere invites you to come walk amongst the menagerie and celebrate our main annual event!  The theme is 15th century Florence and Rome and a historical wedding celebration.

[GLE] Loch Bais Birthday Bash

2010-06-12 09:00
2010-06-12 21:00
US/Central

The seasons have once more run their course, and the Shire of Loch Bais once again celebrates the occasion of its birth.

Renaissance Faire

2010-05-22 10:00
2010-05-22 17:00
US/Mountain

his is the 16th year that Cote du Ciel is hosting a Renaissance Faire to benefit the community center where we have our weekly practices.  This Faire is one of the ways in which we "pay" for our use of the building. This is NOT an SCA event.

"Dante's inferno", a new take on Hell

The marketers of Electronic Arts' videogame Dante's Inferno had an unusual rollout plan: self-protest the game, based on Dante Alighieri's 14th century work, as an evil, anti-Christian entertainment to drum up publicity for the game. Reviewers found Inferno to be less hellish and more of a dud. Mark Oppenheimer of the New York Times has the story.

[WES] See the Sea - RESCHEDULED

2010-06-18 17:00
2010-06-20 17:00
US/Alaska

Join us at our annual camping event to marvel at the wide open ocean, play games, and experience outdoor A&S adventures. There will also be an as-yet-to-be-determined rapier activity. The A&S competition is for a documented period dish for the Saturday evening potluck.

[ANS] Beltane Games

2010-04-30 17:00
2010-05-02 12:00
US/Central

The time of war has passed, and now is the time to join with friends in the revelry hosted by the Barony of Namron.

[WES] Duchess' War and Mists Games

2010-06-05 09:00
2010-06-05 19:00
US/Pacific

It is time once again to unleash the dogs of war and the puppies of play. Wolfscairn calls upon all Ladies of Estate to assemble their armies and take the field to win glory, honor and treasure. Wolfscairn also calls upon all those who love to play. This year we also are hosting Mists Games! A day of medieval fun and games.

[ATE] Pilgrim's Progress

2010-05-22 08:00
2010-05-23 17:00
US/Arizona

Join us as we make the journey to more temperate lands for the Barony of Atenveldt’s May Event.

[OUT] May Day

2010-05-01 10:00
2010-05-01 16:00
US/Mountain

As Spring blooms anew, the Barony of Caer Galen invites one and all to join us in the Children's Quest for the Unicorn's Horn. The Unicorn only answers the call of the young. All young lords and ladies can quest for the fabled horn with the guidance of an adult. One of noble and true heart will complete the quest and guard the Horn for the coming year.

Author looks at fantasy and role-playing underground

Author Ethan Gilsdorf has produced a new book entitled Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms, which looks at the role-playing and fantasy culture, including the SCA. (video)

[OUT] Plague Picnic

2010-05-16 10:00
2010-05-16 20:00
US/Mountain

The most “Period” event ever: The Plague Picnic. Join us for the Plague Picnic.  A fun filled day of Plague, Punishment, and Pleasure.

[ANT] Sir Edward's Memorial Tournament XXXII

2010-04-23 15:00
2010-04-25 16:00
US/Pacific

Rumors rumble like footsteps (bunny hops?) throughout the land of "lepus vorpelus".  Yes! The Shire of Shittemwoode once again invites all to Sir Edward's Memorial Tournament.

[ANT] Boar's Hunt

2010-05-07 15:00
2010-05-09 16:00
US/Pacific

Come one, come all!  Join the Barony of Aquaterra in our traditional event, Boar’s Hunt 2010!