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Ancient board games could be played

By Hicbd
Thu Jun 10 2021 10:54 am

"Actual Roman legions passed the time by playing Ludus Latrunculorum, a strategic showdown whose Latin name translates loosely to 'Game of Mercenaries.' In northwest Europe, meanwhile, the Viking game Hnefatafl popped up in such far-flung locales as Scotland, Norway and Iceland. Farther south, the ancient Egyptian games of Senet and Mehen dominated."

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/best-board-games-ancient-world-180974094/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62089/11-ancient-board-games

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Recreation / Leisure / Hobbies / Fun Board Games / Games

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