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Cultural & Regional Obscurities

Petteia: Ancient Greek Strategy Game Rediscovered

Petteia is an ancient history Greek board game that was popular among people of all social classes. It is believed...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 12, 2025
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Board Games of the Golden Age

Board Game Boom & Bust of the 1950s

The 1950s was a significant time in board game history, with both impressive growth and eventual decline. After World War...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 9, 2025
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Victorian & Early 20th Century Games

Eagle: A Victorian Game That Inspired Monopoly

In the busy game rooms of Victorian England, an interesting board game called Eagle came out as a sign of...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 7, 2025
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Ancient & Medieval Games

Origins of Hnefatafl: Viking Strategy Game Lost to Time

Hnefatafl is an ancient board game that was popular among Vikings, including warriors, nobles, and common people. It was more...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 6, 2025
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Famous Board Game Creators

Famous Board Game Creators: The Legends Behind the Games

Every beloved board game has a creative genius behind it, someone who takes simple ideas and turns them into unforgettable...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 4, 2025
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Games that Inspired Modern Classics

Game of Goose’s Legacy in Modern Roll-and-Move Games

Have you ever wondered about the origins of beloved board games like Candy Land or Snakes and Ladders? These popular...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 2, 2025
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Tile Placement & Modular Boards

The Genius of Catan: How Its Modular Board Redefined Board...

The release of Catan in 1995 marked a revolutionary shift in modular board game design. Created by Klaus Teuber, this...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• April 1, 2025
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Legacy & Campaign-Based Games

How Betrayal Legacy Improved on the Classic

The haunted halls of Betrayal at House on the Hill have captivated players since 2004, creating unforgettable moments of horror...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• March 31, 2025
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Worker Placement & Action Selection

How Stone Age Made Worker Placement Accessible

Worker placement board games can seem overwhelming to new players. The complex rules, detailed resource management, and strategic decision-making can...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• March 30, 2025
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Deck-Building & Card-Driven Mechanics

How Magic Popularized Deck-Building Mechanics

In 1993, a revolutionary card game emerged that would forever change the world of tabletop gaming and deck-building mechanics, Magic:...

• BY Tabletop Trove
• March 28, 2025
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