Archaeologists have discovered a game board carved into the steps of a medieval bathhouse in the Moroccan town of Walīla (the Roman city of Volubilis). The find is a rare example of a medieval game ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The history of the ancient Maya board game patolli gained a new twist when archaeologists discovered a game board embedded in residential ...

An ancient board game known as Hounds and Jackals has long been believed to have originated in Egypt. However, according to a paper published in the European Journal of Archaeology, a version of the ...

Complex tabletop games are becoming more niche as designers focus on creating smaller, less dense experiences for newcomers to the hobby. Games like Star Wars: Rebellion, Root, and Gloomhaven provide ...