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Traditional Games

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.

domino games for two

Domino Games For Two Players: 5 Famous Games You Must Try!

Almost everyone with a games closet will have a set of dominos buried deep somewhere. If you’ve stopped using them …

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ancient board games

The Top 8 Best Historical & Ancient Board Games to Play

Many of the most popular board games have a pretty rich history. Many people also likely don’t realize just how …

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by Pixel Perfect
how to play snaps

How to Play Snaps Game?

So, let’s get one thing out of the way we aren’t talking about the two-player card game Snap. Snaps isn’t a card …

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by Pixel Perfect
fishbowl game

Fishbowl Game: Rules, Ideas, and Instructions

The Fishbowl game combines elements of Charades and Taboo to create a new fun party game! You might have played Fishbowl …

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by Pixel Perfect
dreidel game rules

Dreidel Game Rules and How to Play

If you are Jewish then you have likely already heard of Dreidel. But even if you aren’t you might already …

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by Pixel Perfect
white elephant game rules

White Elephant Game Rules and How to Play?

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Quoits Game Rules

Quoits Game Rules and How to Play

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Ring the Bull

Ring the Bull: The Original Hook and Ring Game

Ring the Bull is a traditional hook and ring game played in sports bars, ski lodges and quaint watering holes …

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by Pixel Perfect
bingo game set

10 Best Bingo Board Game Sets

Whether you’re providing the entertainment at your next community fundraiser or simply changing things up on your regular family game …

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by Pixel Perfect
How to Play Shogi

How to Play Shogi? (Rules to Learn)

This is, The Game of Generals, widely referred to as Japanese Chess, Shogi. A brilliant two-player game of strategy similar to …

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by Pixel Perfect
how to play jacks

How to Play Jacks (Basic Rules and Gameplay)

As a game that some experts say dates back as far as 5,000 BC (yes, BC), people have been learning …

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by Pixel Perfect
Different Types of Marbles

The Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Marbles

Wouldn’t it have been amazing to have had an encyclopedia just for marbles when you were a kid? We think …

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How to Play Marbles

How to Play Marbles? (Rules & Strategies)

Marbles is one of the most popular games in the world. It’s historically played by many generations and it’s a …

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The Best Mexican Train Dominoes Sets

While traditional dominoes require nothing more than an appropriate number of tiles, the best Mexican train dominoes sets all contain …

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