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Astragale / Knucklebones Dice Set The earliest "dice!" Our set contains 5 full-sized resin knucklebones, which are anatomically correct, molded from actual sheep bones, and a 20-page booklet of dice games dating prior to 1700, including an ancient Greek form of divination with knucklebones. The game is suitable for all eras - from ancient to modern times - and a real joy to play! Set EURO 17.00
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Glückshaus A German dice game that used a betting board and dates back to at least the 1500. The name translates as house of "luck," or "fortune". Most traditional boards were fairly plain, but this one is dressed up a little inspired partially by one of the more elaborate surviving examples. Includes the basic rules, as well as a Yiddish version. Set EURO 17.00
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Pope Joan and Poch NEW! 3 games in one set! Pope Joan is an 18th century ancestor to modern Rummy Royale and Michigan Rummy. It is easy to learn, but fast-moving enough for experienced card players. The name derives from the medieval myth that Pope John VIII was actually a woman. Legend has it the secret got out when the Pope fainted during a procession, and it was discovered that "he" was pregnant. The board is divided into eight "bowls". Players win markers / coins out of the bowls as they play the face cards of the trump suit. Set EURO 17.00
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Poster "An Historical Spiral Race Game Published in 1803" Reprint of a spiral game published by J. Harris, corner of St Paul’s Church Yard & J. Wallis, 16 Ludgate Street (London), December 1st 1803. This game has handwritten rules at the side of the game and uses twelve mother of pearl fish counters (still available today from antique dealers). A lovely wall decoration or put it on a piece of wood or cardboard and use as actual game. Size: 49,5 x 70 cm (20" x 28") Per Sheet EURO 4.50
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Wooden Dice They look just like caramel, but these dices are made of smoothly finished wood. Suitable for a variety of eras! each EURO 1.50
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Bone Dice Suitable for a multitude of eras our bone dices are smoothly finished and of good weight. each EURO 1.50
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Put and Take / Dreidel
This 8-sided dice is an faithful replica of antique bones dices. The players each ante a coin, or two, then take turns spinning the top. The side that lands facing up tells you if must "put" more into the pot, or if you can "take" coins from it. A very old dice game and a splendid little toy that goes wherever you are! each EURO 8.00
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18th C. English Playing Cards
Detailed Reproduction of an authentic english deck dated to 1750. Square cards, no plastic coating for a period look and feel! Suitable for 18th and 19th C. depictions! Comes with history of the deck in a cotton pouch. each Deck EURO 10.00
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16th C. French Playing Cards Detailed Reproduction of an authentic french deck from Rouen by Pierre Marechal dated 1567. Square cards, no plastic coating for a period look and feel! Comes with history of the deck in a cotton pouch. each Deck EURO 10.00
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16th C. German Playing Cards Jost Amman A 52 card deck dated to 1588 and featuring works of famous german Renaissance artist Jost Amman, author of the well-known “Frauen-Trachtenbuch”. Comes with history of the deck in a cotton pouch. each Deck EURO 10.00
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Booklet “Early Games of Dice”
20 page booklet covering lots of interesting historic dice games dating prior to 1700 and a short history of the games. Discover classic games and learn how to predict the future from bones like in ancient times! Booklet EURO 7.00
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Booklet “Early Card Games”
This booklet contains a short history of cards and instructions for 12 widely unknown period card games, documented in Europe prior to 1700, which are easy to learn even for unexperienced players. Booklet EURO 7.00
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Tarot Cards &. Games
Long before they were used for divination, Tarock cards were used for playing. This booklet covers the history of the Tarock and 6 period games including the earliest surviving tarots dating to the 17th century! Booklet EURO 7.00
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Backgammon or Table Games Variations of Backgammon or "Tables" that were played on a recognizable board go back as far as first century Rome. Our booklet contains 32 variations on Backgammon games ancient to modern. Booklet EURO 6.00
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Domino Games Dominos seem to first appear in Europe in the late 17th century, although they go back much further in time in the Orient. Our booklet contains 20 variations. Booklet EURO 6.00
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Bandalore (Yo-Yo) Kit Yo-Yo’s are known to be used from antiquity onwards. They were one of the most popular games of late 18th C. Europe. Especially french and english upper class and gentry enjoyed the calming and relaxing game, french fugitives of the Revolution were spreading it across Europe. This kit contains all you need to build your own wooden Yo-Yo, decorate it to taste! Some historical inspiration (sorry, in german only). Kit EURO EURO 4,00 was
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