Fellowship of the Things

Largesse:

noun | lar·gesse | \ lär-ˈzhes , lär-ˈjes also ˈlär-ˌjes \: Anglo-French from the Latin word largus, meaning "abundant" or "generous."

Largesse Library

Period Games by Li Xia

Materials:

Game Boards (some games)
Playing Stones (some games)
Dice (some games)
Instruction sheets
Carrying Bag

Tools:

Single hole punch (optional)

Step 1: Gather the required materials

Game Boards

Some of the games below require specific boards to play.
Templates for the boards have been included in the individual game sections below.

Boards can be created using a variety of materials and methods, including:

painted or embroidered fabric
painted or tooled leather
painted or burnt wood

Use your imagination to create something in your particular style!

Playing Stones

None of the games below require specialized playing stones and you will require a maximum of two contrasting colours.

You can use a variety of materials for playing stones, including:

glass stones
game pieces recycled from modern board games
painted or burnt wood disks
painted or tooled leather disks

Use your imagination to create something in your particular style!

Dice

One game requires quite a few dice.

Easiest is to buy commercial modern dice or bone dice.

We made our dice using pre-made wooden cubes and burning (or painting) the pips on each side. Remember, opposite faces should add up to seven.

Instructions

See the list of games below for printable instruction sheets.

We printed on cardstock and punched a hole to slide the drawstring through.
This makes it easier for the recipient to see what is inside the bag without having to open it (and possibly losing pieces).

You can also print on regular paper or use other means to include with the game inside the bag.

Step 2: Place everything in the carrying bag, and all complete!

Optional: Carrying bag can be muslin, organza, or even hand made.
Feel free to embellish the bag prior to stuffing and gifting the games!