Revealed: The Forbidden Board Games of Medieval Europe

Long before modern games like Monopoly and Risk, medieval Europeans had their own sets of games they used to come together and entertain themselves. We delve into three popular games – Nine Men’s Morris, Chess, and Backgammon – and examine their histories, rules, and popularity in the medieval period. We also briefly discuss another medieval game, Alquerque. Join us as we uncover the forgotten pastimes that medieval Europeans used to while away the hours.