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30th April 2002
The Tappen Players of Münster
The Tapper-meister trophy
2001/2002 winner, Theodor Werlen
Trophy maker, Erich Zehner
The undisputed Tapper-Meister for the year was Theodor Werlen, who was presented with the fine wooden trophy, hand-made by Erich Zehner, another member of the club and local craftsman.
Game in progress at the school house. Players visible from left;
Theodor Werlen, Karl Werlen, Edgar Werlen, John McLeod.
Other players (not visible); Adrian Weger, Clemenz Kiechler, Erich Zehner and Hermann Kummer.
As their guests for the evening, John McLeod and myself were treated to expert tuition in the game, which is played by only a very small number of people in the region. The members of this club are mostly between 70 and 80 years old, the only young man being Edgar Werlen, for whom the game is a family tradition. It is to be hoped that he will pass it on to his three daughters to help ensure the continued survival of the game.
The tradition of Tappen playing is celebrated in a painting by artist Albert Nyfeler (1883-1969). This painting is on display, together with many other works by this fine artist, and other local artists at the Kunsthaus in Naters.
Tappen players in Lötschental by Albert Nyfeler. Comparison with the picture above indicates that things have not changed too much, apart from the hats and the beards.
John McLeod's web site describes the rules of a game called Troggu which is a very similar game played in Visp.
Sally Prime - 10th May 2002