7-sided Backgammon
Morgan Copeland
Thu Jan 15, 05-08:00pm, Random Hall
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 14 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Interest in board games; cutthroat attitude
7-sided backgammon, or "Astronomical Tables", is a medieval European gambling game for 7 people. We won't actually be gambling, but this game is fun nevertheless! Fast and cutthroat, with easy rules, it's a lot of fun. Come join us...it's only a game.
Web: http://jducoeur.org/game-hist/fulke.html
Contact: Morgan Copeland, mcopland@mit.edu
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Make Your Own Chainmail
Victoria Chou
Sun Jan 11, 03-06:00pm, Random Hall
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: 2 pairs of pliers, if you have them
Learn how to make your own chainmail! We will provide rings and know-how, as well as a limited number of pliers. You will learn 4-in-1, a basic chainmail pattern. Other patterns, for the more skilled or ambitious, will be provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sca/www
Contact: Victoria Chou, McCormick 739, x5-8679, vikki@mit.edu
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Rythmomachy, the Philospher's Game
Daniel Bergey
Wed Jan 21, 05-08:00pm, Random Hall
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 16 participants.
Single session event
Rythmomachy is a medieval board game. Known as the philosopher's game, it helped medieval scholars become familiar with arithmetic forms. The game requires a familiarity with numerical relations and some strategic skill. Come and play this fun game!
Web: http://jducoeur.org/game-hist/fulke.html
Contact: Daniel Bergey, bergey@mit.edu
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