20/01/2025
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England
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Strategic Board Game
Cribbage
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Strategic Board Game
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Ancient Board Game
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Explore the forgotten stories and unique facts about Britain's gaming traditions
Pub Games
England
Skittles: The British Bowling?
Before ten-pin bowling became popular, traditional wooden skittles were a staple in English pubs. This ancient game involved rolling a ball at nine wooden pins arranged in a diamond formation.
Ancient
Wales
Welsh Game of Tafl
An ancient strategy game played in medieval Wales, similar to chess but with asymmetric gameplay. One player defended the king while the other tried to capture him.
Scotland
Scotland
The Game That Predates Chess
In Scotland, a game known as Fidchell was played long before modern chess arrived. This Celtic board game was mentioned in ancient Irish and Scottish literature.
Family Tradition
Ireland
Irish Ring Board
A wall-mounted game with rings and hooks — an old Irish pastime that tests precision over luck. Players would toss rings onto numbered hooks for points.
Card-based
England
Cribbage's Royal Connection
Invented by Sir John Suckling in the 17th century, cribbage became so popular that it was played aboard Royal Navy ships. The unique scoring board made it perfect for sea voyages.
Ancient
Scotland
Nine Men's Morris in Stone
Game boards for Nine Men's Morris have been carved into stone steps of medieval cathedrals across Britain, showing how popular this strategy game was among all social classes.
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These are just a few fascinating stories from Britain's rich gaming tradition. Explore our games section to learn about the rules, history, and cultural significance of traditional British games.
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By Sarah Mitchell • 20/01/2025
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