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September 1, 2025
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Forgotten & Obscure Board Games

Tarot Cards’ Influence on Early Board Games

Tarot cards, often associated with mysticism and fortune-telling, have a deeper story rooted in gameplay. The tarot card game influence extends far beyond divination—it played a pivotal role in...

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