The unique ancient Greek board game Zatrikion discovered at the Knossos Palace shows that the ancients had a penchant for ...

A board game dubbed “Hounds and Jackals” or “58 Holes” is believed to be the oldest in the world, with ancient versions found in multiple regions. A relatively new discovery of game boards ...

H umans have entertained themselves with board games for thousands of years. Some, like chess and go, continue to be played ...

What do games tell us about Ancient Egypt? Video: Ancient Egyptian board games The Mehen game Gameboards Activities Activity 1: Explore Ancient Egyptian games Activity 2: Name the game Activity 3 ...

Many of the most ancient and enduring board games around, from chess to checkers, are for two players only, and with good reason. Two going head-to-head is an undiluted contest of skill and ...

The exact origins of betting or gambling are unknown, and there have been hints that gambling has been prevalent throughout ...