Over time, board games have been developed and played in many different cultures around the world. The history of board games dates back thousands of years, with the oldest known board game being the Egyptian game of Senet, which was played as far back as 3100 BC. Board games can be enjoyed as a social activity with family and friends or as a solo pastime by playing digitally against the computer or other players. Examples of board games include classic games like chess, checkers, and backgammon, as well as modern board games like Monopoly, Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, and Ticket to Ride. The board is usually marked with a grid or pattern of squares or other shapes, and players move game pieces or tokens around the board according to the rules of the game.īoard games are most often played with two or more players and often involve elements of strategy, skill, and luck. Board games are games that are played on a board, typically made of paper, cardboard, or wood.
