Viking Games Night was immensely successful! With over 30 attendees, last Wednesday we saw students and faculty from different disciplines across UBC gathered for a fun night of learning more about, and how to play ‘Viking Board Games.’ Games played were, Tablut or tafl and Merels, also known as Nine Men’s Morris. A special thank you goes out to visiting presenter Dr. Erin McGuire from the University of Victoria (UVIC), who graciously gave us their time and knowledge on the subject. Dr. McGuire’s lecture was highly informative and interactive, and allowed participants to think critically regarding how and by who games and toys were used for leisure in the Viking Age. Another big round of thanks goes out to UBC CENES, UBC POP Culture Cluster, UBC Centre for European Studies, and the UBC SNSA, for their organizational efforts and financial support in making this event happen.”
Check out some of the event photos!
