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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.

mahjong strategy

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, …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
mahjong sets

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 …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
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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 …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
How to Play Go - Advanced strategies

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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by Nick Yates
How to Play Go

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 …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
How to Play Nine Men's Morris

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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by John Shoemaker
Basics of Bagatelle

The Basics of Bagatelle: Game overview and ways to play

If you’re looking to add some traditional fun to your billiards room or game night, check out the game of …

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by Nick Yates
How to Play Mexican Train

How To Play Mexican Train Dominoes

Dominoes is considered a classic for good reason. It’s competitive, strategic, and oh so satisfying. But it’s also notoriously cutthroat, …

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by Nick Yates

Crokinole You Say? An Overview of this Classic Canadian Tabletop Game

If you don’t already own a Crokinole board, you may want to after learning how fun this game is. Combining …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
How to Play Mancala

How to Play Mancala: Rules for Popular Versions

This post provides an overview of how to play Mancala, a family of strategy board games played around the world …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
Best Dominoes Set

Finding The Best Dominoes Set: A Buying Guide

Are you a board games enthusiast who’s always looking for new wins to boost your mood? Are you looking for …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
How to Play Dominoes

How to Play Dominoes

Learning how to play dominoes is an essential skill for any games enthusiast. If you’re late to the game, don’t …

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by Murphy MacQuaid

From Rings to Hookey: A Classic Australian Ring Toss Game

Need a safer version of darts? Try Hookey, an addictive ring toss game that’s fun for adults and kids. Ring …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
Traditional Pub Games

7 Traditional Pub Games We Love to Play

As the winter season approaches, we thought it would be a good time to explore some of our favorite traditional …

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by Murphy MacQuaid
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