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Mancala Game for 2, 3 or 4 Players

This Mancal game somes with patented rules for 2, 3 or 4 players. It is the perfect game to play with one friend or several. Mancal is also called the African stone game as it originated in Africa centuries ago. It was played with stones while the "board" was holes in the earth or depressions carved in stone. The object of the game is to capture more stones than the opponent. Mancala means "to move" in Arabic and can mean a number of games including kalah which is what we call mancala. * Length: 16 inches * Width: 8.25 inches * Height: 1.5 inches * Open Size; 16 inches x 16.5 inches x .75 inch. * Made in China

Senet Ancient Board Game (Wood)

Senet Ancient Board Game (Wood) The Ancient Board Game of Senet, one of the world's oldest board games was played in Egypt during Predynastic and First Dynasties and was found in tombs circa 3500BC and 3100 BC. Original games were made of clay or stone but modern sets are usually wood. Senet is similiar to Backgammon as it is a two-player strategy game. Five pawns are allocated to each player who then throws 4 sticks to determine the movement of the pawns around the board. Each stick is white on one side and black on the other and a throw can produce a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 depending on how the sticks land. The winner is the player who can remove all his pawns from the board first. This Senet set is all wood. Set contains: Wood Senet Board with storage drawer Board size -- 16.25 inches x 5 inches x 2 inches Wood playing pieces - 5 black and 5 while 1 die 4 sticks Instructions This Senet Game is made in China.

Roman Tic Tac Toe Handmade Game

Roman Tic Tac Toe Handmade Game Rota Roman Tic Tac Toe is the director ancestor of our modern game of Tic Tac toe. Rota is its Latin name. Just as in Tic Tac Toe the object of this game is to get three in a row but it is more difficult than it looks. Just keep moving the pieces around on the board until someone wins! Eventually someone will. This set is designed and handcrafted in cedar wood by an artist, and craftsman in eastern United States. Each set is lovingly handmade therefore no two sets can be identical and colors and shades may vary. Rota is an exciting and fun game for anyone to play and makes a great and most unusual gift. The board is sturdy and beautiful and will become a family heirloom for generations yet to come. The game is available with felt pads for $29.95 or plain for $24.95. The above picture shows the game with the felt pads. picture below shows board without pads. Holiday SALE Price: $19.95 with felt pads and $14.95 for model without felt pads.

Byzantine Chess

Byzantine Chess is an ancient version of chess that was played on a round board long before our modern form of chess (known as Mad Queen Chess) was accepted. For more than a thousand years circular boards and square boards competed with each other for supremacy. In medieval times the Queen was a glorified King who could only move two spaces in each direction. Not terribly effective or exciting on a square board but think about the possibilities on a round one! Byzantine Chess is tremendous fun and excitement for any two players. Can you imagine a castle putting a King in check from two different directions at the same time! A one front battle will no longer be possible. You opponent can attack from either side so you must protect your rear as well. This is a fabulous set for any chess collector, chess player or collector of medieval memorabilia. This set was designed by the artist and craftsman, Scott Alessio in the USA. This set is unique. The black and white board is laminated. Directions for playing the game are on the reverse side of the board. Board and Pieces: $35.95 on sale now for $25.95 Flat rate for shipping and handling: $13.00 for shipping anywhere in the United States Phone or email for shipping rates outside the United States

Tawlbrydd Handmade Board Game

Tawlbrydd Handmade Board Game Welsh Hneftafl Tawlbrydd is the Welsh version of Hneftafl. The board is handcrafted in the USA of cedar wood. Because the boards are handmade no two are identical and colors and shades may vary. The game of Tabut was discovered in Sweden in 1732 and is believed to be the Old Norse board game called Hnefatafk that was mentioned in the Icelandic sagas. . The word hnefatafl is a compound of Hnefi (meaning fist) and Tafl (ultimately from tabula and meaning board). This game was popular in the Viking homelands in Scandinavia as early as 400 AD and was carried by the Vikings to the lands they conquered. Over the centuries the game developed and different versions of the board have been found by archaeologists in sites from Ireland to the Ukraine. Occasionally referred to in manuscripts the game was known as Hnefatafl which means literally "king's table". Its decline began in the 11th century as chess grew in popularity. It soon lingered on only in remote country districts.

Tablut Handmade Board Game

Tablut Handmade Board Game Finnish Hneftaft This Tablut Handmade Board Game is the Finnish version of Hneftaft. It is handcrafted in the USA of cedar wood. Because it is handmade no two boards are identical and colors and shades may vary. The game of Tabut was discovered in Sweden in 1732 and is believed to be the Old Norse board game called Hnefatafk that was mentioned in the Icelandic sagas. The word hnefatafl is a compound of Hnefi (meaning fist) and Tafl (ultimately from tabula and meaning board). This game was popular in the Viking homelands in Scandinavia as early as 400 AD and was carried by the Vikings to the lands they conquered. Over the centuries the game developed and different versions of the board have been found by archaeologists in sites from Ireland to the Ukraine. Occasionally referred to in manuscripts the game was known as Hnefatafl which means literally "king's table". Its decline began in the 11th century as chess grew in popularity. It soon lingered on only in remote country districts.

Nyout Handmade Board Game

Nyout Handmade Board Game Nyout is an ancient horse racing game that originated in Korea upon which a number of modern board games have been based. Each player has 4 pieces (horses) that have to race around the board in order to get home first. Instead of throwing dice the players roll sticks. In the original version players work in teams of two in order to get their horses the first to arrive home. The set is designed and handcrafted in cedar wood by an artist, and craftsman, in the United States. Because each set is lovingly handmade no two sets are identical and colors and shades may vary. This is an exciting and fun game for anyone to play and makes a great and most unusual gift. The board is sturdy and beautiful and will become a family heirloom for generations yet to come.

Nine Man Morris Handmade Game
This ancient Egyptian game, played by both Pharaohs 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 $37.95, or plain for $32.95. Holiday SALE Price $27.95 and $22.95

Mankala Handmade Game
Mankala Handmade Game African Stone Game Mancala is an African stone game of strategy requiring pure skill and foresight. It was originally played by the ancient Phoenicians over 3500 years ago. From Phoenicia it spread to other civilizations and countries. There are a number of variations, two of which are described in the included instructions. The handcrafted board is made in the USA of cedar wood. Because each piece is handmade no two are identical and colors may vary.

Fox and Geese Handmade Game
Fox and Geese Handmade Game Fox and Geese is an ancient game that is said to go back to the Vikings. It was very popular in colonial America and was played by ladies and gentlemen both at home and in Taverns. With our handmade wooden board and pegs, you can play Fox and Geese, a two-player game, or Solitaire, a game for a single player. Our beautiful board is handcrafted of cedar and is made in the USA. Because our games are handmade no two are identical and colors and shades may vary. Instructions are included.

Alea Evangeli Handmade Game
Alea Evangeli Handmade Game This game is the Anglo Saxon version of Hneftafl. The board is handcrafted in the USA. Because each board is handmade no two are identical and colors and shades may vary. Wood used to make this game is birch. The game of Tabut was discovered in Sweden in 1732 and is believed to be the Old Norse board game called Hnefatafl that was mentioned in the Icelandic sagas. . The word hnefatafl is a compound of Hnefi (meaning fist) and Tafl (ultimately from tabula and meaning board). This game was popular in the Viking homelands in Scandinavia as early as 400 AD and was carried by the Vikings to the lands they conquered. Over the centuries the game developed and different versions of the board have been found by archaeologists in sites from Ireland to the Ukraine. Occasionally referred to in manuscripts the game was known as Hnefatafl which means literally "king's table". Its decline began in the 11th century as chess grew in popularity. It soon lingered on only in remote country districts.

Fitchneal Handmade Game
Fitchneal Handmade Game Irish Hneftafl This Fitchneal Handmade Game is the Irish version of Hneftafl. The board is handcrafted in the USA of cedar wood. Because each board is handmade no two are identical and colors and shades may vary. The game of Tabut was discovered in Sweden in 1732 and is believed to be the Old Norse board game called Hnefatafk that was mentioned in the Icelandic sagas. . The word hnefatafl is a compound of Hnefi (meaning fist) and Tafl (ultimately from tabula and meaning board). This game was popular in the Viking homelands in Scandinavia as early as 400 AD and was carried by the Vikings to the lands they conquered. Over the centuries the game developed and different versions of the board have been found by archaeologists in sites from Ireland to the Ukraine. Occasionally referred to in manuscripts the game was known as Hnefatafl which means literally "king's table". Its decline began in the 11th century as chess grew in popularity. It soon lingered on only in remote country districts.

Fanorona Handmade Board Game
Fanorona Handmade Board Game Fanorona is a most exciting Malagasy game of capturing your opponents pieces by approach or withdrawal. This is a traditional board game from the island of Madagascar and is very addictive. (Don't say that we didn't warn you.) Play at your own risk. Because each cedar board is handcrafted there may be a variation in color. The cedar board is on sale for $43.95. The laminated version is $21.95 . Made in the USA

Alquerques Handmade Board Game
Alquerques Handmade Board Gamec Ancestor to Modern Checkers Alquerques is the ancestor of modern checkers. It goes back to around 1400 B.C. in ancient Egypt. The board is hand crafted by an artist in eastern United States. Because each set is lovingly hand made and unique each board is an individual and colors and shades may vary. The game is available with felt pads for $29.95, or plain for $24.95 . Holiday SALE Price $19.95 and $14.94

Handmade Oblong Chess Set
Handmade Oblong Chess Set Oblong Chess is also known as Corridor Chess and was popular during medieval times. It is unusual because one of the two players has to roll a six sided die to determine which piece will be moved. Because there is an element of chance, this chess set is ideal for two players of unequal skill as well as for two well matched players. This is a wonderful set for any chess players as well as collectors of chess sets and medieval memorabilia. The set is designed and handcrafted in cedar wood by an artisan in the United States. Because they are handmade no two sets are identical and colors and shades may vary. Set $53.90 Holiday SALE Price $43.90 Board alone: $29.95 Pieces sold separately: $13.95 Flat fee for shipping and handling: $13.00 shipping to anywhere in the United States. Call or email for shipping rates outside of the United States.

Handmade Chess Set of the Four Seasons
Handmade Chess Set of the Four Seasons Four players compete in this exciting medieval version of chess. Each combatant is a season who battles with the coming season while defending itself against the preceding season for dominance over the others. Summer fights Autumn while protecting itself from Spring. Maybe Winter will win. Or Spring! Only the players will decide. This is a fabulous game to own or to give as a gift. Any collector of chess or medieval memorabilia will love to have this set. The board is beautifully and lovingly made with each season having its own unique color scheme. It is a treat to look at and a pleasure to play with Four Seasons Chess. Board is handmade in the USA out of cedar. Because each set is individually handcrafted no two sets are identical and colors and shades may differ. Set $63.90 Holiday SALE Price $53.90 Board alone: $35.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95 Flat rate for shipping and handling anywhere in the United States: $13.00 Please call or email for shipping rates outside the US.

Handmade Decimal Chess Set
Handmade Decimal Chess Set Decimal Chess is played on a 10x10 board. It has a new piece called a Camel which is a cross between a rook and a knight. This is a game for those who look forward to new challenges. Dont get complacent. This is chess as you have never played it before. Most of your opening moves wont work here. If you want more variety in your game this is the set to have. This is a great set for any chess or board game player. It is a must have for collectors of chess sets and medieval memorabilia. The set is designed and handcrafted by an artesan in the United States. Because it is handmade no two sets are identical and colors and shades may vary. Set; $72.90 Holiday SALE Price $ 62.90 Board alone: $44.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95 Flat fee for shipping and handling: $13.00 shipping anywhere in the United States. Phone or email for shipping rates outside of the United States.

Handmade Citadel Chess Set
Handmade Citadel Chess Set Citadel Chess is a unique medieval chess game that is played on a 10x10 board with "towers" in each corner. Any chess player will find Citadel Chess to be an extremely exciting game because there are two very special elements that make this experience different. Firstthere is an extra piece called a Dabbabas. SecondA King can seek sanctuary on your opponents side of the board by entering one of the towers. A King is safe when he is in a tower and can no long be taken. This results in a draw. This is a great set for any chess or board game player. It is a must have for collectors of chess sets and medieval memorabilia. The set is designed and handcrafted by an artesan in the United States. Because it is handmade no two sets are identical and colors and shades may vary. Set $72.90 Holiday SALE Price 62.90 Board alone: $44.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95 Flat fee for shipping and handling: $13.00 shipping anywhere in the United States. Phone or email for shipping rates outside of the United States.

Handmade Chaturanga Chess Set
Handmade Chaturanga Chess Set Chaturanga Chess, also known as the Chess of the Two Kingdoms, is loads of fun for four players in two teams. There are no Queens in this game, only Kings. The games object is to capture both of your opponents Kings. If your King is captured, dont worry. Your teammate moves your pieces for you. But no need to give up yetif he captures one of your opponents Kings there is a hostage swap, and both Kings are placed back on the board, and you are once again in the game! But now you must be extra careful and display extreme cunningif you are captured a second time you can no longer get back in the game. You are out for the rest of this game. This is a wonderful game for anyone who loves chess or board games. It makes a fabulous and most unusual gift for any collector or history buff. The set is designed and handcrafted in cedar wood by an artist, and craftsman, in the United States. Because each set is lovingly handmade no two sets are identical and colors and shades may vary. $63.90 for set Holiday SALE price:$53.90 Board alone: $35.95 Pieces sold separately: $17.95 Flat fee for shipping and handling: $13.00 shipping anywhere in the United States Phone or email for shipping outside the United States