Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.
Around the outside of the board there are various names corresponding to the compartments, Matrimony, Intrigue, Game, Nine of diamonds which is the Pope,, Queen, king and Jack of diamonds. There is a central compartment to store the bone counters. ( more counters maybe needed depending on the number of players, coins or matches can be used).The game is played with a pack of ordinary cards. .A copy of the rules can be supplied.
The game is named after a young woman who disguised herself as a man and entered into religious training. After distinguishing herself as a scholar, she rose through the church ranks and was elected Pope John VIII in the year 855.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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A Regency Pope Joan Game
