Senet: Ancient Egyptian board game, over 5000 years old, blending strategy and chance, a glimpse into ancient culture.
Mancala: Traces back 1300 years, African game of counting and capturing, played across continents in various forms.
Go: Chinese game spanning over 2500 years, abstract strategy of capturing territory, symbolizing balance and harmony.
Dice Games: Ancient dice found in Mesopotamia, dice games like Twenty Squares offered entertainment over millennia.
Royal Game of Ur: Mesopotamian race game, 2600 years old, uncovers society and rivalry in its intriguing design.
Chess: Over 1500 years old, originated in India, strategic board game of tactics, hierarchy, and mental prowess.
Jacks: Tracing to ancient knucklebones, global variations like Five Stones showcased dexterity and coordination.
Wei Qi (Xiangqi): Chinese strategy game with a history exceeding a millennium, showcasing military tactics and diplomacy.
Hnefatafl: Viking-era board game, a precursor to chess, featuring unequal sides in a territorial struggle of wits.