Outdoor games

There are a variety of medieval games which were played outdoors (well technically many board games could be played while outdoors, but here are listed games which are difficult to play indoors). Here are some of the ones which appeal to adults as well as children.

• kubb
• stone throwing
• bowls
• quoits
• kayles
• football
• tennis
• handball
• golf
• marbles
• Blind Man's Bluff (Hoodman's Blind)

Some games that were also played by medieval children include:

• Catching butterflies
• cock fighting
• cock throwing
• Spinning tops