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Board games
Board games have been played in most cultures and societies throughout history; some even pre-date literacy skill development in the earliest civilizations. A number of important historical sites, artifacts and documents exist which shed light on early board games.
Old board games
Senet has been found in Predynastic and First Dynasty burials of Egypt, c. 3500 BC and 3100 BC respectively. Senet is the oldest board game known to have existed, having been pictured in a fresco found in Merknera's tomb (3300-2700 BC)
Mehen is another ancient board game from Predynastic Egypt.
Go is an ancient strategic board game originating in China
Patolli is a board game originating in mesoamerica and played by the ancient mayans.
The Royal Tombs of Ur contained, among others, the Royal Game of Ur. They were excavated by Leonard Woolley, but his books document little on the games found. Most of the games he excavated are now housed in the British Museum in London.
Buddha games list is the earliest known list of games.
Board Game value and price guide
What's your Board Game worth in 2021? Here are some recently sold items.
| Item | Title | Date | Price |
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Crisloid Backgammon Set Large Marbled Travel Attache | 09/2021 | £649.72 |
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S F 3 D I Ii Original Retro Board Game Hobby Japan 1984 | 08/2021 | £569.59 |
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New Sealed Box Collectable Mouse Trap Board Game 1963 | 06/2021 | £500.00 |
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Wyntre Golf Game Board 1920 | 08/2021 | £432.43 |
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Green Ghost Board Game 1965 Transogram Co 3905 Glow In | 08/2021 | £87.34 |
 | See all sold items on eBay for more prices | 10/2021 | £-.-- |