Board Games Collection

Men playing Kalah (Kalaha) (Mancala), a game in the mancala family, Moroni, Grand Comore, Comores, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aston Villa goalkeeper Nigel Spink with his sons Aaron and Byron with the new Aston Villa Board Game which can be won in a Sports Argus competition. 26th November 1991

Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham, Saturday 13th December 1975

The crew of a Royal Navy escort destroyer enjoying a rest period below decks between watches, by reading the Daily Mirror or having a game of Ukkers (navy slang for Ludo) December 1940

George Harrison enjoys a game of Monopoly with singer songwriter Jackie de Shannon, one of the tours support acts, at the Lafayette Motor Inn, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, Sunday 30th August 1964

Jimmy Powells of Cramlington has invented a football stragegy board game called " Soccer Logic" in January 1997

Korea, Seoul, Men playing board game in park outside Jongmyo Shrine

Black Horse
Alexander Trifonov

3x4 Aspectratio Indigo35
Elena Ristova

Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673315 Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

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concentration
Denis Malciu

Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination)
7264903 Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Two men playing chess)

Ladies playing a game of bagatelle with a fop, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236696 Ladies playing a game of bagatelle with a fop, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); Private Collection; (add.info)

French aristocrats playing a game of draughts. 1906 (lithograph)
7236874 French aristocrats playing a game of draughts.1906 (lithograph) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French aristocrats playing a game of draughts)

King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694. 1906 (lithograph)
7236700 King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694.1906 (lithograph) by Trouvain, Antoine (1656-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV)

The Noble game of the Swan: Game board with 19 compartments, 1821 (hand-coloured etching)
5938123 The Noble game of the Swan: Game board with 19 compartments, 1821 (hand-coloured etching) by British School, (19th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Backgammon set and players from Stichtelyke Zinnebeelde, 1723 (engraving)
7214694 Backgammon set and players from Stichtelyke Zinnebeelde, 1723 (engraving) by Houbraken, Arnold (1660-1719); (add.info)

The Sixteen Leading Chess Players of the World (engraving)
1055308 The Sixteen Leading Chess Players of the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sixteen Leading Chess Players of the World, a Portrait Group)

The Irish Chess Association at Belfast (engraving)
1624743 The Irish Chess Association at Belfast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Chess Association at Belfast)

A Military Chess Tournament with Living Pieces, Capture of the Bishop (engraving)
1044163 A Military Chess Tournament with Living Pieces, Capture of the Bishop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Game of Chess (engraving)
1100166 The Game of Chess (engraving) by Lesrel, Adolphe Alexandre (1839-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Chess)

Pages playing Chess (engraving)
2772232 Pages playing Chess (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages playing Chess)

Those Laugh Who Win (engraving)
1591023 Those Laugh Who Win (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Those Laugh Who Win. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 March 1885)

The Chess-Players (engraving)
1589402 The Chess-Players (engraving) by Webb, Charles Meer (1830-1895); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess-Players. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 November 1874)

A Chinese Chess Party (engraving)
1044158 A Chinese Chess Party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese Chess Party)

The Camp at Aldershott (engraving)
1588608 The Camp at Aldershott (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp at Aldershott. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 March 1868)

Sketches at the international chess tournament (engraving)
728627 Sketches at the international chess tournament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the international chess tournament)

Chess Players (w / c on paper)
704295 Chess Players (w/c on paper) by De Rudler (18th century); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

An Englishwomans Notions of Algiers (engraving)
2772637 An Englishwomans Notions of Algiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Englishwomans Notions of Algiers)

The Berkshire and Reading Chess-Club Soiree, in the New Hall, Reading (engraving)
1625454 The Berkshire and Reading Chess-Club Soiree, in the New Hall, Reading (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the International Chess Tournament (engraving)
1624360 Sketches at the International Chess Tournament (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the International Chess Tournament)

After Lunch in the City, a Game of Chess (engraving)
1062214 After Lunch in the City, a Game of Chess (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Lunch in the City, a Game of Chess)

Chess with Living Pieces, a Match at the Guildhall, Winchester (engraving)
1043967 Chess with Living Pieces, a Match at the Guildhall, Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chess with Living Pieces)

Three men in medieval costume playing draughts (colour litho)
3622295 Three men in medieval costume playing draughts (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Board Games (engraving)
3648050 Board Games (engraving) by Nilson, Johann Esaias (1721-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Board Games. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

The New War Game, "Polemos, "as played at the Royal United Service Institution (engraving)
1595773 The New War Game, " Polemos, " as played at the Royal United Service Institution (engraving) by Schonberg

The Draughts Players, 1859 (oil on canvas)
3963591 The Draughts Players, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Clark, Joseph (1834-1926); 45.5x55.7 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Exhibition of the British Institution (engraving)
1601619 Exhibition of the British Institution (engraving) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of the British Institution)

A Game at Chess (litho)
1626516 A Game at Chess (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game at Chess. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1889)

A Chess Tournament with Living Pieces at Brighton (engraving)
1044552 A Chess Tournament with Living Pieces at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chess Tournament with Living Pieces at Brighton)

Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match (engraving)
1105280 Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match)

James Wylie, the Celebrated Draught Player (engraving)
1100799 James Wylie, the Celebrated Draught Player (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Wylie, the Celebrated Draught Player)

Garry Kasparov and Nigel Short sitting to play their first Chess match this afternoon at Londons Savoy Theatre. 7th September 1993

Eyeball to eyeball confrontation across the chess board for Clifford Evans, left, and Patrick Wymark. Playing Caswell Bligh and Sir John Wilder respectively

Pensioners playing chequers in a moment of relaxation at the Church Army recreation centre in Farfax Street in 1956

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"Board Games: A Timeless Source of Fun, Strategy, and Bonding" Step into the world as men engage in a captivating game of Kalah (Kalaha) (Mancala), immersing themselves in the intricate strategies of this ancient mancala family game. The vibrant colors of Moroni add an artistic touch to their intense concentration. In another corner, a group gathers around a board adorned with a majestic Black Horse piece. With an aspect ratio of 3x4 Indigo35, they embark on an exciting journey through Carthagena after its conquest in South America. History comes alive as Indians navigate their way through this immersive experience captured beautifully in watercolor. Meanwhile, Aston Villa goalkeeper Nigel Spink shares precious moments with his sons Aaron and Byron over a new Aston Villa-themed board game. Laughter fills the air as they strategize and compete against each other amidst cheers for their favorite team. Concentration takes center stage as young minds participate in Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Handsworth, Birmingham. The intensity is palpable as these budding chess masters showcase their skills and determination to emerge victorious. Beyond borders, even Korea embraces the joyous tradition of board gaming. In Seoul's picturesque park outside Jongmyo Shrine, men gather under shady trees for friendly matches that transcend language barriers and foster camaraderie. The allure stretches back centuries; illuminated by history's brushstrokes is an enchanting scene from 1283 where two men engage in a timeless chess battle. Their intellect shines through every move made on this ancient battlefield. From traditional classics to innovative creations like Jimmy Powells' football strategy board game invention - these captivating pastimes have stood the test of time, bringing people together across generations and cultures worldwide. Whether it's fostering strategic thinking or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones, board games continue to be cherished sources of entertainment that spark laughter, challenge minds, and create lasting memories.