Games and Gambling

Games of skill and chance as enjoyed throughout the Middle Ages

[NOR] Gimli 2011: Dark Age Saga

2011-09-02 18:00
2011-09-05 12:00
US/Central

It is my esteemed pleasure to invite you all to attend the Greatest event of this year. We are hosting our annual Gimli Event name Dark Age Saga or The Luta Saga September 2-5, 2011.

Lady George and the Dragon LLC

This shoppe has a large variety of gifts. From jewlery, rune sets, carvings, and chess sets, all hand made, to collectible figurines, blades and more. SCA merchanting, Rennfair merchanting and a retail store.

Medieval chess piece found in Iceland

A 12th or 13th century chess piece has been found in Iceland. The piece is carved from herringbone and looks  similar to the Lewis Chessmen.

Gamers converge on Germany

Consider the result of a mashup of Pennsic merchants, Costume Con, and thousands of gamers of all kinds, and you will imagine Role Play Convention 2011, held this year in Germany. Video in German on YouTube.

[CAL] Feast of Eagles

2011-07-23 18:00
2011-07-23 22:00
US/Central

The Shire of Cúm an Iolair welcomes you to Feast of Eagles July 23, 2011

[DRA] Brueghel Fair

2011-09-23 18:00
2011-09-25 12:00
Europe/Amsterdam

Come one and all to Brueghel Fair September 23 - 25 September in the Shire of Polderslot!

[ATE] Masquerade Murders

2011-09-17 10:00
2011-09-17 18:00
US/Arizona

Venice.  A city that evokes a rich tapestry of romance, good food, festive music, and deep international intrigue... 

[MID] Pounce X

2011-09-30 17:00
2011-10-02 12:00
US/Eastern

Come join us for a weekend full of Heavy and Rapier Fighting, Archery, Thrown Weapons, A&S Competition, Hound Coursing, Gaming, Artisan’s Row, Classes and a Feast

[WES] Feast of St. Augustine

2011-08-19 19:00
2011-08-21 13:00
Japan

Their Majesties Marc and Patricia of the West, and Their Excellencies Otto and Katherine of the Far West, cordially bid all gentles throughout Their lands welcome to the Feast of St. Augustine event, to be held on Battle Rock (Okinawa, Japan) this third weekend of August.

[EAL] Middle Ages on the Green

2011-07-09 12:00
2011-07-09 21:00
Canada/Eastern

On Saturday, July 9, 2011, the Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog is hosting Middle Ages on the Green.

[OUT] Pageantry in the Park II: Doing Pennons

2011-07-16 10:00
2011-07-16 17:00
US/Mountain

Pageantry in the Park will take all the best attributes of the romantic "High Middle Ages"; heraldic display, period clothing and accouterments, and chivalric comportment, and combine them with the fun of a simple "picnic in the park".

Second invasion of Gaul, Pennsic XL

The Centurions of Legio XIII Senex Crepitus report that the second invasion of Gaul will take place August 11, 2011 at Pennsic XL.

[DRA] Brot, Wurst und Spiele IV

2011-08-26 18:00
2011-08-28 14:00
Europe/Berlin

The Shire of Aventiure, Canton in the Barony of Knight´s Crossing, invites You to Brot,Wurst und Spiele IV. Attend this Weekend with Games and Fights and bring in all Your skills to support Your team!

[MID] Push for Pennsic

2011-07-08 17:00
2011-07-10 12:00
US/Eastern

Join us as the Marche of Norborough presents: Push for Pennsic, a South Oaken Pennsic War Practice July 8-10, 2011 at Miami County Fairgrounds

[ANT] July Coronation

2011-07-15 15:00
2011-07-17 18:00
US/Pacific

Please join us in celebrating the reign of King Skeggi and Queen Taisiia and the coronation of their successors Crown Prince Thorin and Crown Princess Dagmaer.

Shakespeare and Olympics share billing in 2012 London

In 2012, England will celebrate hosting the Olympic Games, but the year will also include a huge celebration of the works of William Shakespeare. Vanessa Thorpe of the Guardian offers a rundown of cultural events involving Shakespeare.

[CAI] Saint Corrigan's Day

2011-06-17 14:00
2011-06-19 11:00
US/Pacific

Saint Corrigan's "Day" is once again an entire weekend long in the hopes that our beloved patron saint might someday actually find the park!

[WES] War Practice

2011-06-25 09:00
2011-06-25 21:00
US/Pacific

Ever faithful vassals to The Crown, and mindful of their duty to provide trained soldiers to the army of The West, Their Excellencies, Aurelia, Baroness of Vinhold, Joel and Custodia, Baron and Baroness of Westermark, call upon all fighters and archers to take up arms and meet on the field for war practice at Skyline Park in Napa California on June 25, 2011.

[CAI] Cast Iron Chef Lyondemere

2011-06-26 08:00
2011-06-26 21:00
US/Pacific

The Lyondemere Cooking Guild is happy to invite one and all to attend and participate in our 2nd Annual Cast Iron Chef Competition on Sunday, June 26, 2011. Up to four teams will compete to see whose medieval meal reigns supreme and which head chef will win the title of "Cast Iron Chef Lyondemere."

[WES] Vikings Vs. Ninjas!

2011-06-25 12:00
2011-06-26 17:00
US/Alaska

Greetings O Foolish Ones!  The time for grand silliness has come.late, but better than never!  Break out your most horrid/silly garb, polish your sense of humor and your thirst for silliness for the time is near!

[DRA] Cudgel War

2011-07-08 18:30
2011-07-17 18:30
Europe/Helsinki

The honourable Canton of Humalasalo offers you once more a wonderful opportunity to participate in an Aarnimetsän tent camp.

[AET] Spring Thing

2011-06-04 10:00
2011-06-04 21:00
US/Eastern

Long ago in the Barony of St. Swithin's Bog, upon a section of land once called the Western Border, a tradition began known as Spring Thing at which the Barony and all her family and friends gathered to dispel the winter's cobwebs and celebrate the return of Spring in a day of frivolous fun!

[LOC] Tocal Token Tourney 2011

2011-07-09 12:00
2011-07-10 10:00
Australia/NSW

Tocal Token Tourney will take place on the weekend of July 9 & 10, 2011. This year the event will be Norse themed, come a-Viking.

Lewis Chessmen to visit Cloisters

Visitors to New York City this winter will have a rare opportunity outside of the United Kingdom to view an exhibit featuring the Lewis Chessmen.

Trebuchets for schoolrooms

Michael Woods of Mountain View, California, has a vision: School children learn science by constructing and using desktop trebuchets. To that end, he has created a trebuchet project open to public support. (video & photos)

[ATE] Twin Moons Birthday

2011-06-18 10:00
2011-06-18 18:00
US/Arizona

Roll up, Roll up for a most Amazing Event. Twin Moons celebrates Their Birthday in Grand Style with a Medieval Fayre. Their Excellencies Morgan and Elizabeth welcome you on Saturday June 18, 2011 to pit your wits in sideshows of chance and skill. 

[DRA] Revel in the Midnight Sun VI

2011-07-15 18:00
2011-07-17 16:00
Europe/London

Oyez, oyez! As the sun nears its zenith, the people of the northern most isles gather to celebrate the endless day. We would be honoured to have you join us in the land of fire, ice and geothermal pools for a day of games, competitions and martial activity, all to be rounded off with a grand feast in the midnight sunlight.

"Inscrutable" Lewis Chessman on display in Stornoway, Scotland

"The enigma of the Lewis Chessmen has intrigued and puzzled those who have viewed these inscrutable faces in the last 200 years or so," said Alex MacDonald, convener of Western Isles Council in Scotland about an exhibit of more than 30 of the game pieces.

[OUT] Plague Picnic

2011-05-22 10:00
2011-05-22 22:00
US/Mountain

Join us for the Plague Picnic.  A fun filled day of Plague, Punishment, and Pleasure

D&D comes to life in Illinois park

Reality meets fantasy in Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park in Carbondale, Illinois where kids and adults alike can experience the Dungeons and Dragons fantasies come to life.