all boards are handmade out of cedar
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Nyout
This is an ancient Korean horse racing game upon which several popular modern board games have been based. The object of the game is to race around the board to get your four horses home first. Instead of using dice, sticks are rolled. In the original version, this is a team game, in which two players working together, try to get their horses home first. $19.95
Roman Tic Tac Toe
In Latin, this game is called Rota. It is the direct ancester to the modern game of Tic Tac Toe. The object? Get three in a row. But it's not as easy as it looks. Pieces are moved around the board until someone wins! The game is avaible with felt pads for $19.95, or plain for $14.95 .
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Nine Man Morris
This ancient Egyptian game, played by both Pharohs and commoners alike has been passed down from generation to generation for the past 3500 years. The object is to remove your opponents pieces by making three in a row. The more you play this game, the more challenging it becomes. The game is available with felt pads for $27.95, or plain for $22.95.
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Fanarona
An exciting Malagasy game of capturing your opponents pieces by approach or withdrawal. Warning: game is very addictive. Play at your own risk. The cedar board is $43.95.
The laminated version is $11.95 .
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Mankala
Mancala is a 3500 year old game originally played by the ancient Phoenicians. Through this group, it spread to other civilizations and countries. There are several variations, two of which are described in the instructions. $20.95
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Fox and Geese
$14.95
Alquerques
(the ancestor to modern checkers)
The game is avaible with felt pads for $29.95, or plain for $24.95 .
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Alea Evangeli
Hneftafl - Anglo Saxon Version
$35.95
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Tawlbrydd
Hneftafl - Welsh Version
$31.95
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Tablut
Hneftafl - Finnish Version
$25.95
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Fitchneal
Hneftafl - Irish Version
$18.95
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Medieval Chess Games
By Alessio
all boards are handmade out of cedar
(except for Byzantine Chess)
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Chess of the Four Seasons
An exciting four player version of chess, where each season battles with the next season while defending against the preceding season for dominance. Who will win? Which season will it be? Only you will decide.
Board alone: $35.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95
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Byzantine Chess
An ancient version of chess played on a round board long before Mad Queen Chess (modern chess). The circular board vied with the square one for over a thousand years. Originally, the Queen was a glorified King, moving only two spaces in each direction. Not very effective on a square board, but on a round one.....? This fun two player game adds new excitement for any chess player: imagine a castle putting a King in check from two different directions at the same time. No longer will it be possible to fight a one front battle. You must protect yor rear, for your opponent can attack from either side.
Board and Pieces: $25.95
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Chaturanga Chess
Also called Chess of the Two Kingdoms, this fun four player game is played using teams. There are no Queens, only the King's side of the board. The object of the game is to capture both of the opponents Kings. If you lose your King, don't despair. Your ally moves you pieces for you. But be of good cheer: if he captures one of your opponents Kings there is a hostage swap, and both Kings come back on the board, and you are in the game again! But be warned: if you are captured again, ther is no coming back!
Board alone: $35.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95
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Citadel Chess
A unique medieval chess game that is on a 10x10 board with "towers" in each corner. Several things make this an exciting experience for any chess player. The first is an extra piece called a Dabbabas. The second is that a King can seek sanctuary on your opponent's side of the board by entering one of the "towers", where he can no longer be taken, resulting in a draw.
Board alone: $44.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95
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Decimal Chess
This version of chess is played on a 10x10 board. It adds a new piece called a Camel, whose move is a cross between a rook and a knight. Don't be fooled, this isn't just your average chess game. Not only is it more challenging, but most of your opening moves will no longer work. Great to play for added variety.
Board alone: $44.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95
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Oblong Chess
Also called Corridor Chess, this unique chess set is ideal for two players of unequal skill. For there is an element of chance. One must roll a six sided die, to determine which piece will be moved.
Board alone: $29.95 Pieces sold separately: $13.95
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