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Gala

Gala: A Medieval Board Game from Northern Germany

Gala is a board game that was played in some farmers’ villages in northern Germany and is probably medieval in origin. The game is also known as “farmer’s chess” or “pagan chess”. It is not clear Why is Gala Popular?, but it is possible that it was a popular pastime among farmers in northern Germany.

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