Classic board games Archives

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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 23, 2025
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War & Historical Games

Diplomacy Game History: JFK’s Favorite Strategy Game

Diplomacy is a strategic board game that has fascinated world leaders, including President John F. Kennedy. His fondness for this intricate game of negotiation and conquest highlights its intellectual...

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 11, 2025
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Tile Placement & Modular Boards

Crafting the Board: The Evolution of Tile Placement & Modular Game Design

Board games are all about new and creative ways to play, with tile placement and modular game design being two of the most important features in today’s tabletop games....

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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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 9, 2025
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Classic Board Games

Evolution of Checkers: From Ancient Boards to Online Play

🏺 The Origins of Checkers: An Ancient Strategy Game The evolution of Checkers board game dates back thousands of years, making it one of the oldest strategy games in...

March 9, 2025
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Party & Social Games

Codenames Game History: How Wordplay Became a Hit

🎲 The Birth of Codenames: A New Kind of Word Game When Vlaada Chvátil released Codenames in 2015, the board game world quickly took notice. Known for designing complex...

March 8, 2025
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Board Game Collecting & Investing

How to Start a Board Game Collection: Beginner Tips

🎲 Why Start a Board Game Collection? Board game collecting is more than just a hobby; it’s a passion for history, strategy, and social fun. Whether you’re drawn to...