Ancient history

What was the difference between rich and poor medieval games?

Rich medieval games:

- Were often played by royalty and nobility.

- Included games such as chess, backgammon, and hunting.

- Were often used as a form of entertainment and to display one's wealth and status.

- Were often played with expensive materials, such as ivory and gold.

- Could sometimes involve gambling, which was often seen as a way to increase one's wealth.

Poor medieval games:

- Were often played by commoners and peasants.

- Included games such as quoits, skittles, and football.

- Were often used as a form of recreation and to relieve boredom.

- Were often played with simple materials, such as sticks and stones.

- Rarely involved gambling, as commoners and peasants often had little money to spare.