Games and entertainment occupied the time of Vikings between conquest, raids, trade journeys and long winters’ nights. While Vikings worked hard, they also left time to play strategic board games with friends and family, as we still do today.
From grave goods and the sagas, we learn that Vikings played board games avidly, carved wooden dolls and toys for their children, played dice and gambled, and played rough sports at their feasts and gatherings.
Find more about Viking play, childhood and games by looking at the Viking Games downloadable document below.