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
What's it worth? Take a look at this Board Game price guide: sold listings for a value indication.
Trish Menist - August 31, 2017
does anyone have the Wild Life board game by spear's if so we have the game but no instructions - if anyone could supply would be very grateful - thanks
Kathy C - July 18, 2012
i am looking for a card game from late 70s or early 80s there were several recipe cards and a lot of ingredient cards each person took a recipe card and then you had to get all the ingredient cards to make the recipe anyone have any idea of the name of the game ty
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I found 'The Cooking Game'. Its from the 80s though... Search for 'the cooking game' on this website, you might find a copy.
Heather - November 5, 2011
A friend of mine has a 1943 baby barnyard board game made by B.L. Fry Co. i can only find one thing about it online so far can someone please point me in the right direction on finding out more about this game?
Rob Weidmann - October 20, 2011
I am trying to find BLACK BOX THE GAME, in english, for purchase. Any clues on where I can look?
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Search for black box game on this website, maybe you'll find one.
Sheila Mead - April 24, 2011
CAN i GET HOLD OF A COPY OF hOME YOU GO HOP ACROSS TOWN IN A BUMP AND JUMP GAME?
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If you search for home you go game on this website you might find one.