Board Games Collection

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

ChessMate
Nick Amanda

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812066 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812068 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese people playing Mahjong (b/w photo)
8635283 Chinese people playing Mahjong (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese people playing Mahjong)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812075 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812084 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812065 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812064 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812076 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812074 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812073 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812086 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812083 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812080 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812078 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Game of the Chess (colour litho)
8673892 The Game of the Chess (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of the Chess)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812072 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812071 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812070 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812067 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Board games: Big Man Game board, goose game model, 19th century (print)
5936132 Board games: Big Man Game board, goose game model, 19th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Board games: board of the "Great Man Game")

People playing Mahjong, 1924 (b/w photo)
8626582 People playing Mahjong, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People playing a game of Mahjong, 1924)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812082 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812085 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Joueurs de tric-trac (The Tric Trac players), c. 1655. Creator: Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-1677)
Les Joueurs de tric-trac (The Tric Trac players), c. 1655. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

A Game of Dice, 1919. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
A Game of Dice, 1919. Private Collection

Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of Achilles, c. 490 BC. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

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

Children of Stocktons Lightfoot Grove church can t wait to get stuck into their new toys, games and equipment bought for them from funds raised from Children in Need

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

3x4 Aspectratio Indigo35
Elena Ristova

Black Horse
Alexander Trifonov

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)

3673280

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)

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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.