Ancient Board Games Archives

Traditional Chinese domino tiles with black and white spots

May 2, 2025
Tabletop Trove
Classic Board Games

Dominoes Global Journey: From China to World Sensation

Dominoes is a simple tile game that originated in ancient China, but its impact has been far-reaching. It has influenced entertainment, education, and social interactions across different continents. This...

A traditional Go board with black and white stones

March 20, 2025
Tabletop Trove
Classic Board Games

Go Board Game History: Why It’s Still the Toughest Game

The ancient board game of Go stands as a testament to human strategic ingenuity, captivating minds for over 4,000 years. This deceptively simple game challenges players with a depth...

Beautifully crafted Senet board with intricate designs

March 18, 2025
Tabletop Trove
Ancient & Medieval Games

Ancient & Medieval Board Games: The Lost Games That Shaped History

Ancient board games are a testament to humanity’s enduring love for strategic play and social interaction. From the sacred Senet boards found in Egyptian tombs to the intricate Go...

March 10, 2025
Tabletop Trove
Forgotten & Obscure Board Games

The Royal Game of Ur: History’s Ancient Mystery Game

🏺 The Discovery of the Royal Game of Ur The Royal Game of Ur history begins in 1922, when Sir Leonard Woolley uncovered a mysterious board game in the...

March 8, 2025
Tabletop Trove
Cultural & Regional Obscurities

Tigris & Euphrates: Ancient Middle Eastern Strategy

🏺 Tigris & Euphrates: A Civilization-Building Classic Few games capture the rise and fall of civilizations as well as Tigris & Euphrates. Designed by Reiner Knizia and released in...