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We have been in business researching and selling board, dice and card games from the past since 1994. Our replica playing cards are used by historical reenactors around the world.
We've owned a booth at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival since 1995 and appear at a number of other events in the midwest.
While we do not claim to be the last word on historic games, we do take pride in our on-going research, and the wide variety of historic and regional rules we include with our games. We are happy to answer questions whenever we can, or refer people to other sources for research help.
Website: http://historicgames.com
Location: Minnesota
Members: 17
Latest Activity: Jul 9, 2018
Discussion Forum
Our booth At the MN Renaissance Fest 2012
Started by Charles Knutson Sep 4, 2012.
Kings Queens and Face Xards
Started by Charles Knutson Aug 6, 2012.
Everything Old is New Again
Started by Charles Knutson Jul 31, 2012.
Portable Fabric Games 3 Replies
Started by Charles Knutson. Last reply by Charles Knutson Jul 21, 2012.
"Maw" -A Card Game of the Scottish Court
Started by Charles Knutson Jul 19, 2012.
My Celtic Art 1 Reply
Started by Charles Knutson. Last reply by Charles Knutson Jul 8, 2012.
Gambling & Early America
Started by Charles Knutson Jun 25, 2012.
Jost Amman 16th C. Playing Cards
Started by Charles Knutson Jun 24, 2012.
Sinners & Saints (playing card history)
Started by Charles Knutson Jun 24, 2012.
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Comment by Charles Knutson on July 9, 2018 at 12:50pm
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A new video about one of our period decks of cards.
https://youtu.be/mBWkwZOTaow
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A little look at one of my more recent large pieces of Celtic art. A Celtic themed ouja table.
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Our French playing cards were recently featured as props on the CW TV show "Reign"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQGCbfUpOwY
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Just heard that our 16th century French playing cards should be appearing as props in the 12th episode of the new series "Reign."
http://historicgames.com/RPcards.html
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We started a crowd funding campaign to bring back the period coins we used to sell
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/replica-doubloons/x/3688552
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Fun news. I just got an Email asking if it was okay to use our 18th century English playing cards as set dressing for a TV adaptation of "Death Comes To Pemberley" by P. D. James.
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I just put together a little video about the history of knucklebones as a
game/toy/dice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrIbNxumT4Y
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I was going to put a circular chess game on this second-hand table that I found, but realized my Celtic Pentagram design could fit in the inlaid circle and then I could put the seasonal greenmen I've done in the past in the corners. Anyone in the market for a special altar?
More pics on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.355815597846640.85136.140...
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A little look at the evolution of playing card art. The colored ones are examples of decks that we sell.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
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