Gambling Hells & Clubs
Games of Chance around 1800
It is a particular ornament to our society that this year's festivities are enriched by a truly electrifying facet. When the venerable halls of the Prince-Bishop's Residence in Eichstätt are filled with the splendor of lights and the rustle of silken gowns, the doors to the *chambres* of amusement will open from the very first dance break – as the ninth hour of the evening strikes. Here, in the bustling foyer, a gaming casino awaits the masked society that would do honor to the most sophisticated salons of Europe.
Following the *Bon Ton Galant*, it goes without saying that the rooms of fortune are only to be frequented in consummate attire. Following the festive prelude of the ball, sustained by graceful steps and celebratory music, the attendees are offered the exquisite opportunity to be introduced to the secrets and nuances of those hazards and parlor games that inflamed the minds of high society in the late 18th century.
Following this agreeable instruction, it remains at the discretion of each guest whether they wish to look Fortuna in the eye and test their skill at the tables, or whether they surrender to pure amusement, savoring the gallant hustle and bustle as attentive observers.
In Pursuit of Fortune
Every game demands charm, audacity, and a cool head. To kindle the thrill of the night, each participant receives an identical purse of silver doubloons at the beginning of the event. The objective is to multiply this starting capital over the course of the evening through tactics and the favor of destiny, so that the most skilled player may be crowned victor of the night at last.
To encounter the game with appropriate lightness and sovereignty, the inclined society is advised to familiarize themselves with the rules of the historical games in advance. For the true pleasure of the epoch reveals itself only in the absolute mastery of form.
The Games of the Evening
Biribissi
Popular game of chance of the 18th century
Hazard
Popular game of chance of the 17th and 18th centuries
Pharo
Popular game of chance of the 18th century
Landsknecht
Popular game of chance of the 17th and 18th centuries
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