5. Nine men morris Course of the game - Each player has nine pieces, either black ones or white ones. White opens the game. The aim is to get all of the opposite opponent pieces. Dice game - Backgammon FOX AND GEESE The orange marble represents the FOX. The white marbles represent the GEESE .
20. WRESLTING Wrestling was the most widespread of sports during the Viking. It was practiced in all classes of society. Women participated in wrestling too. Wherever Vikings gathered wrestling was a part of the entertainment.
21. Crude Wrestling These matches were crude and wild. The challengers were extremely powerful The strength of these men is the basis for legends of how these giants wrestled with supernatural creatures. The struggles were decided by pinning either from the front or in a back throw. Another method of pinning the opponent when nothing else helped was to chop off both of his legs
22. Freestyle Wrestling Free-style was little different from today. In Glima strength wasn't as important as technical skill and balance. The combatants brought each other down with lightening quick moves and tricks as much with the feet as with the hands.
