Ancient and Medieval Board and Table Games

<p><strong>These games come from a wide range of cultures.</strong> Some are still played today and are sometimes quite popular. Others have long been forgotten despite being played for thousands of years.</p><p> </p><p>Many include both strategy skills and chance such as Senet and the Royal Game of Ur. Others are battle games like Chess and Hnefatafl based entirely on strategy. </p><p> </p><p>Games based on chance were in many cases used for gambling often by people out to seek a fortune. Winning was thought to be due to divine intervention and many players believed the Gods were on their side!</p>