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Tafl games (also known as hnefatafl games)

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Making a Tafl Set I am making a set of game pieces based on pieces found in a few different digs. Measuring glass rods Breaking glass rods into 3" pieces 16 pieces of blue https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRampantStrawberry?ref=l2-shopheader-name https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ValsgardeE.jpg https://museum-of-artifacts.tumblr.com/post/103133947687/board-game-pieces-from-the-viking-town-birka http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/bild.asp?uid=419500 http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/fid.asp?fid=107787 http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/bild.asp?uid=59514 http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/bild.asp?uid=17920 Published Online: Apr 26, 2021 Page range: 99 - 132 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bgs-2021-0005 Keywords © 2021 Eddie Duggan, published by Sciendo This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Karniffel- card game - oldest continual tradition of play card game in in Europe

Karniffel Germany and Switzerland played from1420- to today The Karniffel card game is indeed significant in European card-playing history, recognized as one of the oldest continual traditions of playing cards on the continent. Originating in the early 15th century, the game is linked to both Germany and Switzerland, and its rules have evolved over the centuries while maintaining fundamental elements that mark its historical continuity. Historical Background and Significance : The game first appeared in German-speaking regions around the 1420s, and it's documented in records from cities such as Strasbourg. It is named after a character in the game, often depicted as a jester or fool, which reflects the game’s playful nature. During the late medieval and Renaissance periods, Karniffel became especially popular, noted for its unique mechanics and structure compared to other games of its time. It is recognized as the first documented European card game to feature the concept of ...