An Introduction to Sixteenth Century Games

An introductory collection of games from the sixteenth century; which features reproduction playing cards with rules to some popular games of the time; a set of four dice with rules to sixteenth century dice games; and our linen version of Nine Men's Morris, one of the most popular board games from the time.

Click here for more information on Nine Men's Morris; and here for details of our C16th playing cards.

Historic Period or Date:

• Sixteenth century

Materials and Special Features:

• Linen game board with beechwood playing pieces; supplied in a sturdy card tube, with rules and brief historic notes

• Four modern wood dice in a handy cotton pouch with rules to the sixteenth century dice games.
• Reproduction sixteenth century playing cards, with rules to card games popular at the time

Dimensions:

• Board: c. 8.5" x 8.5"
• Playing pieces: 3/4" diameter
• Game tube: 23cm x 5cm
• Dice: 16mm diameter