The bulletin editor later presented Magnus Magnusson with a document of serendipitous coincidence. Re-enactors,' said Dan Shadrake, head of Britannia, a group that specialises in historically accurate portrayals from the Arthurian era, when Roman rule ended and the Saxon kingdoms were founded. Britannia have worked on 24 film, video and television projects. They enlivened the MSO together with the like-minded Milites. These historical groups provide authentic combat, townspeople, horseriders and the intriguing commodity 'convincing warrior women' for those in need of historical atmosphere.
All board games have their own particular attractions.
One of the unusual features of the board game Stratego is that every game starts from a completely different position. UK players interested in trying out this fascinating two-player war game will be pleased to know that they can participate in the Stratego World Championship on Thursday and Friday free of charge. Right Playing cards are being used in many diverse events at the Mind Sports Olympiad. They are fundamental to the Bridge, Poker and Cribbage events but also play an important part in the World Memory Championship. All cards at this year's MSO have been kindly provided by Carta Mundi UK Ltd. Dates for your Diary Alongside the competitive events at the Olympiad, there are also several lectures and demonstrations.