Board Game Collection (page 10)

Faience, Glass and Ivory Playing Pieces from Egyptian Tombs, circa 1500 BC. Held at the Louvre, Paris

Wooden box for the game of Senet, Egyptian, c1300 BC. The box belonged to Imenmes, who is portrayed as the small figure on the right hand side.Imenmes (fl. c)

Golfing ephemera including The Popular Game of Golf, 1896. Artist: Parker Brothers
Golfing ephemera including The Popular Game of Golf, made by Parker Brothers of Salem, Mass, 1896. The interior of the box is a nine-hole course, and the wooden pieces are kept in a drawer at the side

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

Medieval game of chess
Chess players in the Middle Ages Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 13th-century manuscript illustration

After a patrol in November 1940, members of a North-East Home Guard unit enjoy a little relaxation at their new headquarters. 07/11/1940

An Old Maid, 1808. 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
An Old Maid, 1808

Boy and girl (8-9) playing checkers (B&W), elevated view

Monopoly board game. This game was developed in 1934 by an American, Mr Charles Darrow. Today, Monopoly is the best-selling board game in the world, produced in 26 languages and sold in 80 countries

Two men playing chess

Four Accomplishments þÉ┤µúïµø©þö╗Õø│Õ▒ÅÚó¿ Muromachi period
Artokoloro

China. Men playing draughts in a tavern. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Completed puzzle depicting rabbit in field, close up

Vietnamese game
Two Vietnamese men are playing a typical game on an old game board in the fishing port of Cat Ba

The Five Senses, or Summer, 1633 (oil on canvas)
XIR91435 The Five Senses, or Summer, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Stoskopff, Sebastian (1596/99-1657); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: Les Cinq Sens ou l Ete; ); French

The Earth Spider making magic in the palace of Raiko (woodblock print)
XTD75427 The Earth Spider making magic in the palace of Raiko (woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Othon IV, Marquis of Brandenburg, playing chess with his wife Hedwige de Habsbourg
KW415622 Othon IV, Marquis of Brandenburg, playing chess with his wife Hedwige de Habsbourg, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873 (litho) by French School

Lady and youth playing draughts, or checkers, in the early 14th century, from A
KW392521 Lady and youth playing draughts, or checkers, in the early 14th century, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

Voltaire at Chess (oil on canvas)
BAL355370 Voltaire at Chess (oil on canvas) by Huber, Jean (1721-86); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778)

Famous Game of Chess, 1614 (woodcut)
XJF277676 Famous Game of Chess, 1614 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

At the Chess Board (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF277661 At the Chess Board (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boardgame and drinking at tavern (woodcut)
XJF2653560 Boardgame and drinking at tavern (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They pass away the Winter Night, and live most Merrily)

Backgammon Players (oil on panel)
XIR210411 Backgammon Players (oil on panel) by Lamen, Christoffel Jacobsz van der (1606-51); 49x64 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Flemish, out of copyright

The Game of Draughts (oil on canvas)
XIR194768 The Game of Draughts (oil on canvas) by Ollivier or Olivier, Michel Barthelemy (1712-84); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Boardgame about the Patriots, 1793, Anonymous

Backgammon Players, 17th century
BAL14131 Backgammon Players, 17th century by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Interior with a Woman Feeding a Parrot, Known as aThe Parrot Cagea, c
XOS1121278 Interior with a Woman Feeding a Parrot, Known as aThe Parrot Cagea, c.1660-70 (oil on canvas on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and Ben Jonson (1572-1637) Engaged in a Game of Chess
XJF152749 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and Ben Jonson (1572-1637) Engaged in a Game of Chess (engraving) (b/w photo) by Mander, Karel van (1548-1606) (after); Private Collection; Dutch

New York City, NY, USA. Backgammon board game
New York City, NY, USA.Backgammon board game

GAME: ALASKA, 1897. Going to Klondyke, an amusing and instructive game. Board game by May Bloom, published in the New York Journal, 12 December 1897

Chess Set
circa 1960: A geometric chess set ready for a game. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Checkmate
circa 1865: A young man waits for a young woman to make her move at chess. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 25 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Family with two children (8-9) playing checkers (B&W), elevated view

ADVERTISEMENT: TOYS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for various toys, 1890

Games Room
1909: The Billiards Room at the Municipal Institute in Battersea, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Kabbadi, a traditional Indian and Sri Lankan board game where teams of two must flick their pieces into corners around the edge of the board, Sri Lanka, Asia

Mature adult couple playing game of checkers

Boys playing chess

Game of dogs and jackals, blue faience game board in form of hippopotamus, Dynasty XXVI, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Game of dogs and jackals, blue faience game board in the form of a hippopotamus

Winifred Holt and blind soldiers C016 / 4572
Winifred Holt (1870-1945), US sculptor and welfare worker, teaching blind French officers checkers (draughts). Holts work with the blind started in around 1901

Astronaut chess game on the ISS C016 / 4205
Astronaut chess game on the ISS. NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff (born 1962) playing a game of chess in the Harmony node of the International Space Station (ISS)

(1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, playing Scrabble
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, playing Scrabble. Photograph, mid 20th century

Fertility. Conceptual computer artwork of human sperm (male sex cells, white) as part of a board game. The dice and chance cards (left)

Indoor games. Board and skill games stacked on a shelf

Men playing Go, artwork
Two Chinese men playing Go. Image from circa 1870-1890

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"From Ancient Times to Modern Fun: Exploring the Fascinating World of Board Games" Step into a world where strategy meets entertainment as men engage in an intense game of Kalah, a captivating member of the mancala family. The ancient game Moroni also takes center stage, transporting players back in time with its rich historical roots. Meanwhile, Snakes and Ladders brings out the childlike excitement within us all, as we navigate through ups and downs on a colorful board. Chess pieces stand tall, representing centuries of intellectual battles fought on checkered battlegrounds. In Wellington City, giant chess pieces add grandeur to the landscape, inviting both novices and masters alike to partake in this timeless game. Otto IV and his wife Hedwig grace us with their presence in a beautiful lithograph that captures the elegance and sophistication associated with board games. Traveling further back in time, Framlingham Castle transports us to 1845 when board games were enjoyed amidst medieval architecture. Game boards unearthed from excavations at Ur remind us that our ancestors too found joy in strategic play. Even our feline friends cannot resist the allure of board games; they pounce upon chessboards with playful curiosity. Oxford and Cambridge universities continue their age-old rivalry through an enthralling chess match while chess celebrities gather for a memorable meeting filled with camaraderie. Lastly, we delve into Geriatric care - even seniors find solace and mental stimulation through engaging board games designed specifically for them. The Real Estate Game reminds us that these interactive experiences can teach valuable life lessons beyond just fun-filled moments. Board games have transcended generations, cultures, and eras - providing endless hours of enjoyment while fostering critical thinking skills. So gather your loved ones or challenge yourself solo; let's embark on an adventure across history's most beloved pastime.