Medieval Europe Games! Sports and leisure
So…you’re saying people had fun? Varied with status Wealthy nobles Peasants Based around holidays – Christmas, Easter, and May Day About 8 weeks of free time Games promoted military skill and fitness
Games for the wealthy Tournaments Jousting - show off military skill Only for lords and knights Jousting - show off military skill Served as practice and entertainment Win money, fame
Games for regular peeps Archery – actually required by law to practice Popular Games Chess Board games Dice games Backgammon Cards
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