Sport of gezelschapsspel![]() ![]() In The Netherlands, the game Sjoelen came about probably in the 19th century. In a game of Sjoelen, 30 disks are aimed down a six-foot table in an attempt to get them through 4 arches, numbered 1 to 4 at the other end. However, a cunning twist compels players to attempt to get an even number of disks through each arch because each set of disks in all four compartments scores double. The game has always been big in The Netherlands and Belgium and has also spread to Germany where it is commonly known as Jakkolo after Jakko Schmidt who introduced the game in that country. Handcrafted Sjoelbak boards are handed down from generation to generation and family social events will often culminate in a hard-fought game. Sjoelbak is an occasional sight in the USA and in Britain. Some pubs even do possess the game. In Australia it is unknown game. Philippa will change al that and make a fortune by introducing the game into her country. Eventually it will become an Olympic sport. |
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