Ah but the game is a gambling game, as would be a pair of dice, and the private men are not to be a bettin' in camp or barracks as they then have debts to settle with each other...and often trade away bits of their kit to settle. :grin:
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Ah but the game is a gambling game, as would be a pair of dice, and the private men are not to be a bettin' in camp or barracks as they then have debts to settle with each other...and often trade away bits of their kit to settle. :grin:
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In that case when you catch them gambling and not just playing for fun you force them to sit and play out a number of Black Jack hands for extra duty shifts. Of course the NCO pulling that one is the house, and the house never losses.
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Alden said:
Definitely depends upon the skill of the folks playing and what type of board is used.
Ah but chess is a sober man's game...
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Whist was a popular card game in the 18th century. It was a precursor to gin and can be played either sober or "in the cups". Skill at Whist often depended upon how much the players had imbibed.
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Chess is an unrequited love for me. However a good game is as injoyable to loose as to win, maybe more so if it's a good game. A good smoke, black beer and a good game of chess is a true joy.
I thought it was the ancestor of modern Bridge?
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With Farkle not only can folks who play bet on the game, but side bets by players and spectators as to if or when a roller will farkle can make the game expensive....
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All the cards I've seen at the LH markests, you look close and they have that flower like effect you get in large run printing.
Never seen actual block printing. Half tempted to make some linotypes...
Never seen actual block printing. Half tempted to make some linotypes...
Never played bridge, so I don't know on that account. We played Whist at just about every reenactment usually at the tent with the sign up that said, "Clogged Vent Tavern". Seemed a lot like gin or hearts to me. Here's the basic rules:
http://www.webterrace.com/cards/whist.htm
There are a lot of variations and as long as the group agrees, you can change them up a bit. For instance you can make the cut-off score any score you agree on, or you can choose to score all the tricks you took instead of then number you took over 6.
If I recall correctly, the cards that you can get from Townsend have instructions included.
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http://www.webterrace.com/cards/whist.htm
There are a lot of variations and as long as the group agrees, you can change them up a bit. For instance you can make the cut-off score any score you agree on, or you can choose to score all the tricks you took instead of then number you took over 6.
If I recall correctly, the cards that you can get from Townsend have instructions included.
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With enough gin whist can be a lot of fun :haha:
Nine Man Morris... I think I have a new game to learn :thumbsup:
Loyalist Dave said:
Not the way I play it! :grin:
I hate Morels (9 Man Morris)....but that's because I get my backside kicked when I play it... :haha: I have a tough time with that one working on strategy.
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