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  1. Medium
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    The Full History of Board Games - Medium

    • (5000 BC) Most people don’t realize board games are actually pre-historic, meaning we had board games before we had written language. So, what was the very first game?.. Dice!A piece that’s essential i… See more

    Board Games Become A Royal Pastime

    (3100 BC) Board games became popular among pharaohs in Ancient Egypt. Primarily, the game of Senet. The game has been found in predynastic and First Dynasty bu… See more

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    Board Games Get Tied Into Religion

    (3000 BC) With the popular growth of board games amongst royalty, they quickly became adopted by the working class. Soon after, they became tied into religious beliefs. On… See more

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    The First Evidence of Humanity’S Longest Running Board Game

    (2650 BC) Many people think Backgammon has been played the longest out of all board games, however it’s actually The Royal Game of Ur. The game had been thought long-dead, … See more

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    The First Evidence of Backgammon

    (2000 BC) Ludus duodecim scriptorumwas a board game popular during the time of the Roman Empire. The name translates as “game of twelve markings”, likely referring to the thre… See more

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  1. Senet
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    Senet is technically the first ‘board’ game ever made. The game was played on elaborately carved and decorated boards (or for the poorer folk, simply carved into the ground).

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    The earliest known board games all used dice and were for two players. Among the earliest examples of a board game is senet, a game found in Predynastic and First Dynasty burial sites in Egypt (circa 3500 BC and 3100 BC, respectively) and in hieroglyphs dating to around 3100 BC.

    History of games - Wikipedia

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    According to oldest.org, the oldest board game was Senet, invented ca. 3500 BCE in Egypt. Some other ancient games that are popular are Checkers (c.3000 BCE, Ancient Mesopotamia), Go (c.c.2000 BCE, Ancient China) and Chess (c.600 AD, India or China)

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    What is the history of board games?
    We take a look at the fascinating history of board games. The oldest board game that we know about is Senet, which appeared in ancient Egypt approximately 5,000 years ago. The game, apparently popular with varying social classes, is believed to take players on a symbolic journey through the afterlife.

    The surprisingly ancient history of board games

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    What is the oldest board game?
    The oldest board game that we know about is Senet, which appeared in ancient Egypt approximately 5,000 years ago. The game, apparently popular with varying social classes, is believed to take players on a symbolic journey through the afterlife. Senet sets have been found in burial sites and the game is featured in murals and hieroglyphics.

    The surprisingly ancient history of board games

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    What was the first physical board game?
    One of the earliest physical board games, Senet, is first played across Ancient Egypt. The game, which was only seen in the courts of royalty and the upper classes, is the first example of a physical object created for the purposes of a game.

    The timeline of board game history | The ITB Blog

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    Where did board games come from in ancient Egypt?
    Mehen is another board game from Ancient Egypt and it is believed to be the earliest example of a multi-player board game. Evidence of the game dates back to the Predynastic Period through the end of the Old Kingdom — a Mehen gameboard was found in King Peribsen’s tomb, dating back to 2770 – 2650 BCE.

    8 Oldest Board Games in the World

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  3. GameCows
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    8 Oldest Board Games in the World

  5. Sky HISTORY
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    The surprisingly ancient history of board games

  6. Board Games Land
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    The Ultimate and Complete History Of Board Games - BGL

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  8. Discover Magazine
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    The Ancient History of Board Games - Discover …

    WEBJun 16, 2020 · The oldest artifacts considered to be game boards come from the Near East between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, during the Neolithic Age — when people in the region began farming and residing …

  9. BoardGameGeek
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    The timeline of board game history | The ITB Blog

  10. The New Yorker
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    What We Learn from One of the World’s Oldest Board …

    WEBMar 26, 2019 · A few years ago, almost by accident, Walter Crist happened upon one of the oldest board games in the world. Crist, who was then working toward a doctorate on ancient Cypriot board games, at...

  11. Fractus Learning
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    An Epic Guide To The History of Board Games

    WEBAug 5, 2022 · In 1860 Milton Bradley inventor of Twister and Battleships invented the board game ‘The Checkered Board of Life.’ One hundred years later, The Game of Life, a modernized version was produced. The …

  12. Ancient Origins
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    The Evolution of Board Games: From Royal Pastimes …

    WEBNov 23, 2023 · In 1732, the renowned botanist Carl von Linné stumbled upon Saamis in Lapland engaged in a mysterious board game. Little did he know, he was witnessing the resurrection of Hnefatafl, now recognized …

  13. Wikipedia
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    History of games - Wikipedia

    WEBBoard games likely originate from the ancient Near East, based on archeological findings. A series of 49 small carved painted figures found at the 5,000-year-old Başur Höyük burial mound in southeast Turkey could …

  14. ThoughtCo
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    History of Board Games, Playing Cards, and Puzzles - ThoughtCo

  15. boardgamereviewed.com
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    The History of Board Games - Board Game Reviewed

  16. Mental Floss
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    The Origins of 8 Classic Board Games - Mental Floss

  17. Wikipedia
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    Board game - Wikipedia

  18. British Museum
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    Top 10 historical board games - British Museum

  19. Board & Card Games Stack Exchange
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    When and which board game was the first to be ever invented?

  20. Mental Floss
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    A Brief History of Board Games - Mental Floss

  21. Geek Gear Galore
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    The Complete History of Board Games – 5000BC to 2024! - Geek …

  22. Screen Rant
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    A Brief History of Board Games - Screen Rant

  23. English Heritage
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    2,000 Years of Board Games | English Heritage

  24. The People History
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  25. New York Times
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