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.
Nine Men’s Morris is 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 …
Read ThisHow to Play Nine Men’s Morris: Simple Strategy with Ancient Roots
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 …
Read ThisThe Basics of Bagatelle: Game overview and ways to play
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 …
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 …
Read ThisCrokinole You Say? An Overview of this Classic Canadian Tabletop Game
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Read ThisFrom Rings to Hookey: A Classic Australian Ring Toss Game
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 …
Read This7 Traditional Pub Games to Keep You Warm this Winter
Ringing the Bull is a traditional hook and ring game played in sports bars, ski lodges and quaint watering holes all over the world. And it has a very long history in British pub culture. …