Pictish Board Games

Material finds relating to Pictish daily life are rare in the archaeological record, and finds of toys from the ancient world are even more rare, although gaming pieces have been found on Pictish and Early Medieval sites.

The following games were likely played in Pictish times. Although gaming pieces and dice have been found at sites dating as far back as Neolithic times, the rules have not survived. The rules attached to the games below are modern interpretations, our best guesses at how these games might have been played.

Click on the images below to download a PDF file of the game board and suggested rules of play.

We hope you enjoy playing them as much as we do!