Games of 21 Combinations are a group of games of chance, based on the combinations rolled with two six-sided dice. Never as popular as the Game of the Owl or the Game of Seven, with which it shares certain features, Games of 21 Combinations show an great variety of designs from the 16th to 19th century.
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Erklärungsansatz zum Ausdruck “schauen/(drein)sehen wie ein Steineulchen, wenn’s eine seltsame Pastete sieht” – explanation for a German phrase

The little known German card game “Höllfahren” or “Hölle” has a forgotten history that stretches back into the 16th century, when it was called “Untreue”, “untreuer Nachbar”, “in die Hölle (fahren)” and similar names. Several images and textual references indicate the game’s popularity in the 17th century. Unusual for a card game, Höllfahren emp…[Read more]

The little known German card game “Höllfahren” or “Hölle” has a forgotten history that stretches back into the 16th century, when it was called “Untreue”, “untreuer Nachbar”, “in die Hölle (fahren)” and similar names. Several images and textual references indicate the game’s popularity in the 17th century. Unusual for a card game, Höllfahren emp…[Read more]

overview on the history of the card game “Höllfahren” or “in die Höll”

overview on the history of the card game “Höllfahren” or “in die Höll”

overview on the history of the card game “Höllfahren” or “in die Höll”

overview on the history of the card game “Höllfahren” or “in die Höll”