Our traditional category includes information and instructions about games that have been played in pubs, living rooms and backyards for centuries.
Many of these games have international origins, such as Mancala, and are gaining popularity among a new generation of gamers.
Read on for recent posts about some of the best traditional bar games. For a quick primer, check out these 7 traditional pub games.
Having a Mahjong strategy is important; it’s what’s going to help you win the game. But like with anything worthwhile, it will take a lot of practice and some patience. While a “sure win Mahjong strategy” doesn’t exist, there are some strategies that can give you an advantage in the game. Thinker and strategist Michael … Read more
You’ve got your table set up, you’ve got some friends ready to play, now all you need is one of the best Mahjong game sets your money can buy, and you’re ready to while away the hours in one of the world’s oldest games. That’s where we come in. We’ve tried and tested dozens of … Read more
Do you want to learn how to play backgammon? You came to the right place! Backgammon is a popular game that’s played everywhere around the world! But, how do you set it up? What are the game rules? How do you win? We are going to be giving those answers in today’s article! Imagine you … Read more
If you’ve played a round or two of Go before, especially if you’ve played against someone with more experience than you, you have doubtlessly noticed that Go is much more complicated than it first appears. Despite having a simple set of rules, as outlined in our introduction to Go, there is a depth of strategy … Read more
On first glance, Go appears deceptively simple. All that is required to play this most ancient of board games, after all, is a board, some stones, and two players. The rules, upon first glance, seem basic. But Go’s simplicity hides a strategic depth unmatched by almost any other board game there is. It takes years … Read more
Here’s a quick overview of how to play Nine Men’s Morris, a traditional strategy game that has been around for thousands of years. It was known to be popular in ancient Roman times, and apparently also had a large following through the medieval era in Europe. The actual origin of the game is not known, … Read more
If you’re looking to add some traditional fun to your billiards room or game night, check out the game of Bagatelle. What do pinball, pachinko, and skee-ball all have in common? They can trace their origins back to 18th century France and the invention of the game Bagatelle! As mini-putt is to traditional golf, so … Read more
Dominoes is considered a classic for good reason. It’s competitive, strategic, and oh so satisfying. But it’s also notoriously cutthroat, the kind of party game that can quickly turn a quiet family evening into a heated argument. So what if you want to play a game that’s got the deep strategy of dominoes but with … Read more
If you don’t already own a Crokinole board, you may want to after learning how fun this game is. Combining elements of shuffleboard, shove’ha penny and curling, it’s been played in Canada since the late 19th century. Read on to learn more. Crokinole is one of the most popular games in Canada. However, elsewhere in … Read more
This post provides an overview of how to play Mancala, a family of strategy board games played around the world for centuries. Have you ever heard of the game Mancala? Whether you have never played or you’re an expert, the number of variations and different rules are fascinating. The most popular version of the game … Read more
Are you a board games enthusiast who’s always looking for new wins to boost your mood? Are you looking for a simple and fun game to gather your family around? Maybe a decent set of Dominoes is your way to go. There’s more to dominoes than just lining them up and memorizing sequences. It’s a … Read more
Learning how to play dominoes is an essential skill for any games enthusiast. If you’re late to the game, don’t worry: this guide will help you get started. It is hard to imagine someone growing up without at least running across the game of dominoes. As a kid, there is a good chance you learned … Read more
Need a safer version of darts? Try Hookey, an addictive ring toss game that’s fun for adults and kids. Ring toss games are some of the oldest bar games around. Recently, in our post about traditional pub games to try this winter, we mentioned one of the oldest versions of ring toss called “Rings”. This … Read more
As the winter season approaches, we thought it would be a good time to explore some of our favorite traditional pub games. While we always love a game of pool or darts, and these are still traditional games in their own right, sometimes it’s fun to try something different. We’re calling these traditional “pub” games, … Read more