How Do You Research Classic Board Games?
Board games are classified into two categories. There are the traditional (or “original”) games such as Chess, Checkers and Backgammon which have roots going back to ancient times. Then there are the modern games which have been around for approximately 100 years. This article will familiarize you with the basic history of a dozen board games. Anyone desiring more information on their favorite (or a new) game can take the time do some additional research via the Internet or the library. After you have selected a favorite or interesting game, scroll down to see if it has been included in the histories listed below. Research the story about the inventor/creator of the game, the rules of the game and local clubs or organizations that have “live” tournments. There are also Internet sites that have online competitions. Finally, you may find collectors of your favorite game who buy and sell older or rarer editions. BACKGAMMON (Circa 1st Century AD) Some historians state that the ancient Egyp
