Van Ness Woodcrafts
Games
9-Men Morris (first 6 photos) is a strategy game from ancient times. Easy to learn, fun to play! These are some samples of what I have made; Medieval, Celtic, Renaissance, Pirate, and more. They are all unique, and I can burn almost any design onto any combination of wood.
These boards are ash and walnut, but I'll use any locally available wood you'd like. The bases are felt covered.
Close up view
Originally I made the pieces also in Oak , then stained half of them to make darker pieces, but I now use Walnut for the dark pieces. $110
A custom ordered dice game. The origin of this game is unknown, but there are references from at least the 12th century. In solid cherry with antique hardware. Comes with a pair of my handmade wooden dice.
Hickory, Oak, Ash, and Hop-hornbeam.
Hickory, Oak, Ash, Hop-hornbeam, Walnut, Sycamore (limited supply), Cherry and Red Birch.
Pricing
9-Men Morris: $140
Cribbage Set: $180
Dice: $15
Dice Cup: $50
Dice Tray: $140
Shaker Dice: $60
Ordering a Game
To order a game, please fill in the Name and Email boxes, then type "Game Inquiry" in the subject box. Please include the game type, and a brief description of the design. I will contact you to discuss further details as soon as possible.
Pricing for custom orders is based on complexity of the game and design.
Payment can be made through Paypal, personal check, or money order.