Glückshaus (House of Fortune) Board Game

Name: Glückshaus (House of Fortune) Board Game
Brand: Ancient Games
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$75.00

Glückshaus (House of Fortune) is a gambling dice game for multiple players. It is played with two dice on a numbered board. This is a fun game for anyone and most ages, unless you play my drinking variant rules ;)

I include the board game, as pictures, 30 metal coins and a pair of dice, along with a bag to store the coins and dice in. Rules for the game are engraved on the board.

Quick history for the curious noted below:

This fun dice game was common among taverns and mercenaries in the 15th and 16th centuries. It was played throughout the Renaissance throughout Europe. She found a new life in reconstruction societies as an authentic, social and relatively thoughtless way to spend time and coins.

Glückshaus belongs to the group of games under the common name "Lucky Seven" (Fr. Jeu du Sept). Glückshaus, which means “House of Happiness”, originated in Germany at the end of the 15th century, but quickly, in various forms, spread throughout Europe. Regional versions of the game took their names from the distinctive features of the playing field: "House of Fortune" or "Happy Pig" in England, "Playing Harlequin" in Holland, "Playing the Boat" in Italy. This is one of the first board games with bets that eventually led to the creation of a casino in the 19th century. Thus, this is nothing more than a game of chance in which coins (tokens, sweets, etc.) are won or lost when two dice are thrown. Two or more players can play, and anyone can join or leave the game at any time.

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This is a beautifully made⁷ and decorated game. The artwork both on the front and the back is exceptional! I can't wait to play this. The craftsman is a delight to work with. The artwork on the back of the gameboard is even more beautiful than the front! When I want a fabulous gift, this is where I shop!

This shop has great unique games and great...

This shop has great unique games and great customer service. Very patient and creative with customization requests!

A very well crafted game. It looks great!

A very well crafted game. It looks great!

Beautiful gift! I have purchased games fro...

Beautiful gift! I have purchased games from this seller before and always amazed at the craftsmanship and artwork. I hope he is planning new game options in the future. This is my new ' go to' place for unique gifts. Highly recommend!

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Well crafted Gluckshaus board. Beautifully...

Well crafted Gluckshaus board. Beautifully finished with great attention to detail and nice personalization on the back. Came with dice and replica medieval pennies as described. Even though there was a delay in delivery, Robert communicated well. Well worth the wait.

Great gift and neat design. The coins are...

Great gift and neat design. The coins are perfect and the wood dice are a wonderful edition.

This is a beautifully made⁷ and decorated...