Board game history Archives

Vintage 18th-century map of England highlighting Birmingham and Lancashire

May 14, 2025
Tabletop Trove
Strategy & Eurogames

Brass History: Birmingham vs. Lancashire Industrial Rivalry

Welcome to the world of Brass, a standout title in Brass board game history and a landmark in economic strategy gaming. This exceptional board game brings the gritty atmosphere...

A nostalgic illustration of a family playing classic board games from the 1950s

April 9, 2025
Tabletop Trove
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 II, board games became extremely popular in America, captivating...

A vintage illustration of a Victorian-era board game with a round board

April 7, 2025
Tabletop Trove
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 the time’s growing interest in buying property and financial...

A vibrant illustration of various board games on a table

April 4, 2025
Tabletop Trove
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 gaming experiences. Famous board game designers like Reiner Knizia,...

A vintage board game with a spiral track

April 2, 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 games trace their roots back to a remarkable ancestor...

March 18, 2025
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Board Games of the Golden Age

The Golden Age of Board Games: How the Mid-20th Century Shaped Modern Gaming

Introduction The mid-20th century was a significant time for board games. From 1950 to 1970, there was a huge increase in tabletop gaming, turning living rooms into places for...

March 18, 2025
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Classic Board Games

The Timeless Journey of Classic Board Games: Origins, Evolution, and Influence

Classic board games are timeless treasures in human culture, captivating players across generations with their unique blend of strategy, skill, and social interaction. From ancient Egyptian palaces to modern...

March 13, 2025
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Deck-Building & Card-Driven Mechanics

Dominion History: Birth of Deck-Building Games

🃏 The Birth of Dominion: A New Kind of Card Game Before Dominion debuted in 2008, most card games relied on pre-built decks or traditional mechanics like hand management...

March 11, 2025
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Strategy & Eurogames

Ticket to Ride History: How It Became the Gateway Game King

🚂 The Birth of Ticket to Ride: A New Era of Board Gaming When Ticket to Ride debuted in 2004, it revolutionized modern board gaming. Designed by Alan R....

March 10, 2025
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War & Historical Games

Risk Game History: From Napoleon to Global Domination

⚔ Origins of Risk: Inspired by Strategy & Conquest The Risk game history begins in 1957, but its roots stretch back much further. Inspired by Napoleonic warfare, Risk was...