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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
5 Mahjong Strategies for Beginners
Having a Mahjong strategy is important; it’s what’s going to help you win the game. But like with anything worthwhile, …
Best Mahjong Game Sets: Our Top Picks
You’ve got your table set up, you’ve got some friends ready to play, now all you need is one of …
How to Play Backgammon: Layout & Setup
Do you want to learn how to play backgammon? You came to the right place! Backgammon is a popular game …
How to Play Go Like a Master: Advanced Tips and Strategies
If you’ve played a round or two of Go before, especially if you’ve played against someone with more experience than …
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How to Play Go: Basic Rules and Game Overview
On first glance, Go appears deceptively simple. All that is required to play this most ancient of board games, after …
How to Play Nine Men’s Morris: Simple Strategy with Ancient Roots
Here’s a quick overview of how to play Nine Men’s Morris, a traditional strategy game that has been around for …
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