Ancient board games, huh?
(You know, the kind with actual boards and physical pieces, not digital avatars.)
They’ve been the go-to for amusement and bonding since, like, forever!
Check out these chess sets before you get a checkmate!
We’re talking fan favorites that have spanned generations without losing their mojo.
This sometimes stressfulstrategy gamewas born in the courts of the Gupta Empire in ancient India.
These are the best board games of all time - they just don’t get old!
Backgammon’s claim to fame is no recent phenomenon.
It’s been the life of the party for a very very long time.
It quickly gained popularity among the common folk throughout China, before hopping onto global stage.
Whats this games secret to staying relevant, you ask?
Snakes And Ladders
This game is so simple, it’s actually brilliant.
The ladders represented virtue and the snakes represented vices, and winning equalled salvation.
These simple tabletop games are a great gateway into the board game hobby.
People of all ages are totally into it.
Checkers
Who’s to argue that antiquity can’t be a charm?
Definitely not the enthusiasts of Checkers or Draughts.
Try not to be fooled by its apparent straightforwardness.
This one’s an absolute brain workout.
This game proves time and again that good old strategy never goes out of fashion.
So,checkers isn’t going anywhere - except maybe diagonally?
These old-school games are more than just a way to kill time.
They serve as nifty little artifacts of culture, society, and occasionally, religion.
How are modern board games different from ancient games?
Here are the best ones you’re able to play right now.
