Games and Gambling

Games of skill and chance as enjoyed throughout the Middle Ages

World's Oldest Football to be Displayed in Hamburg

A 16th century football (that's soccer to those of us in the States) will be on display in Hamburg, Germany during the summer of 2006 for the game's World Cup.

Ceilidh

2006-04-15 08:00
2006-04-16 08:00
US/Central
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The Shire of Dun Ard brings you a day of FUN with Archery, Armored Combat - with Live Chess, Tri-Level A&S Competition, and test your Performance Skills in "Entertain Us or Be a Pell" Bardic all day. The Highland Games will once again be played this year. And finally but Not Least Important, Children's games and Activities.

Where: Hunt Lodge, Ft Leavenworth KS

When: April 15th (Easter Weekend), Site Opens at 8am and closes at 8am Sunday the 16th. Location:
Shire of Dun Ard (Ft Leavenworth Kansas)

A Grand Thing

2006-05-26 13:00
2006-05-29 13:00
US/Pacific
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The Barony of Stromgard and the Village of Bjorgvin would like the invite you all to A Grand Thing. This will be a period event, focusing on Norse and Irish traditions of the Viking Era, with fighting, contests, games, and a grand feast! There will be a multi-weapons tournament, A Viking raiders tournament of ships, and a monastery raid where you get to keep all the booty you can escape with.

Location:
Barony of Stromgard (Stevenson, Washington)

War of the Clans II

2006-04-14 17:00
2006-04-16 14:00
US/Eastern
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Bring ye Clan, Friends and Foes alike, and share in the fun with Rivermarch and the War of the Clans II. There's something for everyone with even a wee bit of Scottish in them. And we KNOW ye do.

Activities include:

  • Scottish Games for the Young and More than Young Alike: Caber Toss, Stone Toss, Tossing the Sheaf, Tug of War
  • Adult and Kids divisions
  • There will be a 22 pound hammer toss for the Elders Location:
    Shire of Rivermarch (Pine Mountain, Georgia)

Photos from TMT VI: The Feast of St. Patrick

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, Seneschal of the Kingdom of Northshield, has posted photos from TMT VI The Feast of St. Patrick which took place March 18, 2006 in the Canton of Coille Stoirmeil.

May Day Celebration: Let's Go Fly A Kite!

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Come one and come all to Caer Galen's famous May Day celebration, an event just for kids (or kids at heart)! This is a fun-filled celebration of the glories of Spring! Hear the history of kites as you build and fly (weather permitting) your very own kite! Engage in a challenge of wits and mettle to conquer games and win the boffer tournament to find the next worthy Guardian of Caer Galen's fabled Unicorn Horn.

Luck of Heroes II

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Tax season got ya down?......Come relax with us at..... LUCK OF HEROES in the Barony of Unser Hafen!!! Saturday April 15, 2006.

Feast of St. Patrick

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Join us for two nights of indoor camping fun at the Feast of St. Patrick (no he's not the main course) March 17,18,19,2006 at the Wilton Community Center, 400 East St. Wilton,Wisconsin.

Sword and Board: a Tavern Event

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The Shire of Vilku Urvas is hosting "SWORD AND BOARD - A TAVERN EVENT" on June 23-25, 2006 in Deer River, MN.

Principality of Caid Tournament

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Today's SCA meets Yesterday's SCA! The Barony of Altavia welcomes all to hearken back to when Caid was a Principality: when a tree was a pavilion, when carpet armor was legal and helmets were Freon cans; when T-tunics and jeans were major costumes and hippy clothes were the height of SCA fashion; when Caidan thrones were cloth-covered fold-up aluminum chairs!

Fortuna's Champion

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Join us in the Shire of Isengau for "Fortuna's Champion" from 07. - 09.04.2006. The whole weekend is dedicated to medieval, competitive gaming. The competition starts on Saturday at 10 am and ends at 6 pm. Afterwards we will have feast with the presentation ceremony for the Champion of Fortuna. The gambling hall stays open until the last man standing. The event starts Friday at 6 pm and ends Sunday after breakfast at noon. There will be a tavern.

Moose Olympics

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Come one, come all to the Moose Olympics! The populace of the Barony of Highland Foorde will be hosting the first ever Moose Olympics and invites all of you to attend.

Seventh Tournament of the Golden Lily

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Be it known that upon the twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth days of February Anno Societatus XL the Shire of Beau Fort will hold the Seventh Tournament of the Golden Lily. This grand event will be held upon the much enjoyed lands of the Indian Springs State Park Group Camp in Flovilla, Georgia.

Known World Olympics at Estrella

Dirk V and Chamayn II, Basileos and Basilissa of Caid, have announced that this year's Estrella War will feature a Known World Olympics.

Spring Thaw

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Spring is returning to Artemisia and the Shire of Twae Linnes would like to invite all to celebrate with them at their annual SPRING THAW Event.

Saint Torvaldr's Day

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On April 22nd the Barony of Vinhold will be holding the 3rd and last Saint Torvaldr's Day Celebration. At the end of June, Torvaldr Torgarson will be moving out of the Kingdom of the West to Ohio and the Midrealm. We invite you all to come to Saint Torvaldr's Day and celebrate with him, and allow him the opportunity to say good bye to you all.

Report and Photos from Northshield's Yule Feast

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, Seneschal of the Kingdom of Northshield reports on and shares photos from the Kigdom's recent Yule Feast.

Scotland, China or Rome? Who Invented Golf?

Recent research has suggested that the Chinese played a form of golf in the 10th century. Now archaeologists claim that paganica, a Roman version of golf, existed as early as 30 B.C.E.

Estrella Adds Special Events to the Schedule

Friedrich Ethelred aus Schloss Trier, Estrella War XXII Internal Publicity Deputy, has announced the addition of two more special events to the schedule: the Atenveldt Brewers' Competition and an Open Games class sponsored by the Artemisian Low Company.

Pepper eating and pirate chasing mark Septentria's 12th Night

Ealdormerean correspondent Laird Colyne Stewart goes under cover as a page at the Barony of Septentria's 12th Night celebration to report on the humorous goings-on.

Founding Revel XXVI

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come celebrate our 26th year with us! We've come a long way baby! Witness the first court of our new Baron and Baroness. Find out who our new A&S Champion will be. Kids, make sure your stead is in good form for the Equestrian games! View the display of Stromgard's history. Sharpen your mind to keep up with the many table games. Grab a partner and join in the dance! Oh! And don't forget your feast gear! There will be plenty of great food!

Dance and Romance

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Come and put a spring in your step before the snows melt! On February 11th, 2006, the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands will be hosting the Dance and Romance Ball at the Pitt Student Union Ballroom (3959 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260) from 2pm to 10pm.

Festival of Khleb-sol'

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Ice grips the land and Kievan Rus' is blanketed in snow, but here you will find the warmth of friendship! Join us as we celebrate hospitality and brotherhood at the Festival of Khleb-sol' and Bratchina (Festival of Hospitality and Feast of Brothers)!

Skraeling 12th Night

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Let it be knowne that the Skraeling Althing 12th Night shall be held on January 21st 2006. Come to the Royal Canadian Legion Westboro Hall, at 389 Richmond Rd, in this the Canton of Caldrithig for fun and frolic.

Barnacled Bullfrog

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Come celebrate, good Queen Bess has gone to her reward and it seems to be the end of an era. The Barnacled Bullfrog will make its next appearance in the seaport town of Cork, Ireland.

Dragonspine Candlemas

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Gather ye gentles for an afternoon of the Winter Delights. Besides a Feast of Great Renown, the Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition will take place. The activities for the day will consist of competitions in many areas. This is the time to trounce your opponents on the game board, to display your bardic talents, or to spend a quiet hour with friends over a mug of cider. Have we mentioned that this is a WET SITE?? Dancing, dancing and more dancing is on the schedule.

Warbands XII

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The Shire of Harpelstane is pleased to announce that Warbands will again take place at Edzell Castle. So please make a place in your diaries for Insulae Draconis' Greatest Event.

Granite Mountain Yule

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The season of the sun is at an end and gentle white blanket of winter prepares to claim its place in the cool pines surrounding the Shire of Granite Mountain. All are invited to draw nigh and sit by the warm hearth of friendship and witness the challenges of the day.

Hansa Challenge

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Good people of Drachenwald! After a long period of neglect, the Incipient Shire of Heiligdreikönige has decided to reassert its control of the Rhein - North Sea trading routes. As a result, we are reinstating the Rhennish third. Come compete in games, both peaceful and marshal, and win your group exclusive trading privileges! Bargain for trade deals! Get your group the best customs and tax rates! Secure a job on one of our illustrious caravels! Obtain 'protection' for your ships!

Winter's Gate Yule

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Come one, Come all and join together in the spirit of merriment at the annual celebration of the Yule Season. Come dressed to have fun and be silly. This is a time to relax and have a great deal of fun!