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Classic Board Games
Ever since we could stand upright, we have sought to entertain ourselves through some form of gaming. These various types of games served as a diversion from our hardships, whether they were war, famine or our day-to-day grind.
Man's love for games continues in present day. But unlike the ancients, we have choices. Do we play modern-day video games, modern board games, or classic board games? Of all these choices which one offers the most amount of enjoyment?
Well, for some individuals, video games are often the first choice for entertainment. Unlike modern board games or classic board games, video games contain fancy graphics, music and a storyline. It allows the player to interact in a completely different universe in some cases.
And yet, in spite video games being so popular, family board games still prevail. In fact, thanks to video games, board games are getting exposed to a new audience. Consider chess, a classic board game that has dozens of video games associated with it. The same is true for ever popular Sudoku, backgammon and other classic board games.
More modern board games such as Clue and Monopoly have also been produced in video game form. And, unlike classic board games, these games tend to reflect more modern ideologies.
Yet, in comparison to the more modern board games, classic board games have not been around for thousands of years.
Believe it or not, there are a few classic board games that have achieved this distinction. Consider the African game Mancala it has been around for over 1,300 years. Chess sets, Mahjong sets and Backgammon board games are a few more examples of classic board games that existed among the ancients.
You don't need electricity, batteries or a $300 console to play Chess or Mahjong. And with Mancala, you don't even need a gaming board. Can the same be said for video games or even modern board games? Until that is the case, classic board games will always remain an option for people in need of entertainment.
Ever since we could stand upright, we have sought to entertain ourselves through some form of gaming. These various types of games served as a diversion from our hardships, whether they were war, famine or our day-to-day grind.
Man's love for games continues in present day. But unlike the ancients, we have choices. Do we play modern-day video games, modern board games, or classic board games? Of all these choices which one offers the most amount of enjoyment?
Well, for some individuals, video games are often the first choice for entertainment. Unlike modern board games or classic board games, video games contain fancy graphics, music and a storyline. It allows the player to interact in a completely different universe in some cases.
And yet, in spite video games being so popular, family board games still prevail. In fact, thanks to video games, board games are getting exposed to a new audience. Consider chess, a classic board game that has dozens of video games associated with it. The same is true for ever popular Sudoku, backgammon and other classic board games.
More modern board games such as Clue and Monopoly have also been produced in video game form. And, unlike classic board games, these games tend to reflect more modern ideologies.
Yet, in comparison to the more modern board games, classic board games have not been around for thousands of years.
Believe it or not, there are a few classic board games that have achieved this distinction. Consider the African game Mancala it has been around for over 1,300 years. Chess sets, Mahjong sets and Backgammon board games are a few more examples of classic board games that existed among the ancients.
You don't need electricity, batteries or a $300 console to play Chess or Mahjong. And with Mancala, you don't even need a gaming board. Can the same be said for video games or even modern board games? Until that is the case, classic board games will always remain an option for people in need of entertainment.
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- 3 Track Walnut - Classic Board Game Cribbage
- American Version Oak Case - Classic Board Game Mahjong
- Basic Complete Set - Classic Board Game Go
- 20" Burgundy Attache Case - Classic Board Game Backgammon
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Wooden Chetak Ebony - Classic Board Game Chess
- 21" Chetak Ebony Wooden Chess Set
- Absolutely Gorgeous & Very Popular! This beautiful Chetak ebony chess set features triple weighted chessmen with leather pads. The 21" chess board is made of gorgeous ebony/birdseye maple featuring rounded edges for an elegant look with 2.2" squares.
3 Track Walnut - Classic Board Game Cribbage
- 3 Track Walnut Cribbage Board With Storage
- Deluxe Handcrafted! Diamond Inlay! 3 track walnut cribbage board with storage, metal pegs (6), 2 decks of playing cards and gift boxed!
American Version Oak Case - Classic Board Game Mahjong
The board game Mahjong can be played with a set of Mahjong tiles, or a set of Mahjong playing cards. Many Mahjong sets will feature a set of chips or bone tiles for scoring, and indicators to point out the dealer and the Prevailing Wind of the round. Other sets may include racks to hold tiles or chips; however the dealers rack will be different.
A set of Mahjong tiles may vary depending on the type of Mahjong set, it will usually have at least 136 tiles, but 144 is common, although sets coming from America or Japan may have more tile. Mahjong tiles are divided into the categories of: suits, honor and flowers.
Suits
Dots: named as each tile consists of a number of circles. Each circle is said to represent copper coins with a square hole in the middle.
Honor
Wind tiles: East, South, West, and North.
Dragon tiles: red, green, and white.
Flower
Flower tiles: The last category and typically optional components to a set of Mahjong tiles, these tiles often contain artwork on them and represent plum, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo.
There are tiles that represent spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
The suits of the tiles are money-based. In ancient China, the copper coins had a square hole in the center. The Chinese passed a rope through the holes to tie coins into strings.
In the Mahjong suits, the coppers represent the coins; the ropes are actually strings of 100 coins; and the character myriad represents 10,000 coins or 100 strings.
A set of Mahjong tiles may vary depending on the type of Mahjong set, it will usually have at least 136 tiles, but 144 is common, although sets coming from America or Japan may have more tile. Mahjong tiles are divided into the categories of: suits, honor and flowers.
Suits
Dots: named as each tile consists of a number of circles. Each circle is said to represent copper coins with a square hole in the middle.
Honor
Wind tiles: East, South, West, and North.
Dragon tiles: red, green, and white.
Flower
Flower tiles: The last category and typically optional components to a set of Mahjong tiles, these tiles often contain artwork on them and represent plum, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo.
There are tiles that represent spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
The suits of the tiles are money-based. In ancient China, the copper coins had a square hole in the center. The Chinese passed a rope through the holes to tie coins into strings.
In the Mahjong suits, the coppers represent the coins; the ropes are actually strings of 100 coins; and the character myriad represents 10,000 coins or 100 strings.
- American Mah Jong Set w/Oak Case
- American Mah Jong set with a very sharp oak carrying case. Game includes (4) 17" wooden racks. You'll also receive the complete set of 166 solid and durable resin tiles that are 1 1/4" x 7/8" x 1/2" thick, along with a rule book.
Basic Complete Set - Classic Board Game Go
- Basic Complete Go Game Set
- Complete Go game reasonably priced, this complete set includes:
Basic Go board with feet. 19" x 17.5" x 1.25"
Wooden Go stones. flat base 20mm
2 Natural date wood Go bowls to hold the stones, no instruction booklet.
The difference between the basic complete set and the economy deluxe is a thicker board and glass stones.
20" Burgundy Attache Case - Classic Board Game Backgammon
- 20" Burgundy Backgammon Attache Case
- Very stylish 20" Burgundy backgammon set in locking attache style case with a sturdy handle. PIPS on the playing surface are smooth inlaid. Dimensions of the backgammon set are 20" x 14" x 3". Backgammon set comes complete with everything a player needs, cups, dice, and 1.25" checkers. This backgammon set would make a very nice gift for the lover of the game.
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