Historical Board Games

At Masters Traditional Games we aim to offer the most interesting selection of traditional board games available in Britain. This includes our growing range of ancient and historical board games - many of which are unique to our website.

The History of Board Games

To learn more about the History of Board Games, visit the Online Guide to Traditional Games.

Historical & Ancient Games – overview

Welsh Tawlbwrdd – replica Tafl game
Tawlbwrdd – Welsh Tafl, a fascinating strategy game of unequal sides. Replica leather board with wooden pieces. For museums, schools & gifts. (2 players)

Irish Brandubh – replica Tafl game | Historical board game
Brandubh – Irish version of Tafl, a fascinating strategy game of unequal sides. Cloth board with wooden pieces. For museums, schools & gifts. (2 players)

Senet – Ancient Egyptian Board Game – Senat – Sen’t
These Senet boards are based on the popular game found in Egyptian tombs. This ancient game is enjoyable for children and adults. (2 players)

The Royal Game of Ur | Ancient Sumerian Ur Board Game
The Royal Game of Ur is credited as being one of the oldest board games in the world. Replica Ur board game sets. (2 players)

Buy Bagatelle Games – Unique Range of Pin Bagatelles
Our range of quality wooden Pin Bagatelle games & accessories for old English folding Bagatelles boards. (1+ players)

Game of the Goose – The First Commercial Board Game
The Game of the Goose holds the accolade of being the first modern commercial board game! It is a simple race game governed by the throw of dice. (2-4 players)

Hnefatafl Board Game | Viking Chess & Ancient Tablut
Shop now for classic Viking games, Hnefatafl & Tablut. Premium quality Viking Chess sets from the traditional games specialist. (2 players)

Isle of Lewis Chess Sets | Buy Replica Lewis Chessmen Pieces
A range of superb Lewis chessmen replica sets, from leading Chess manufacturers. Buy Isle of Lewis chess sets in different sizes & finishes. (2 players)

Bagh-Chal Tigers & Goats Board Game | Moving Tigers
Bagh-Chal Tigers & Goats board game. 2 player game of Nepalese origin. Cloth board with wooden tiger & goat playing pieces. (2 players)

Buy Draughts / Checkers | Chequerboards & Pieces
A variety of Draughts / Checkers games. We have both 8 x 8 and 10 x 10 Chequerboards and accompanying quality Draughts pieces. (2 players)

Mancala & Oware games – African Oware Boards & Tables
Large range of genuine African Mancala games that make superb gifts. Including Oware games for children and more serious Oware tables from Ghana. (2 players)

Nine Mens Morris | Unique Range of Mill / Merels Board Games
Range of Nine Mens Morris board games (also called Mill, Merrells, Merel). Buy quality 9 Mens Morris games all at fantastic prices. (2 players)

Buy Fox and Geese – Board Game of Unequal Sides
Selection of Fox and Geese type games – a centuries old game from the middles ages. Fox and Geese is a classic medieval game of unequal sides. (2 players)

Fanorona – Madagascan Strategy Game | Traditional Board Game
Buy Fanorona board games. 2 player strategy game that’s indigenous to Madagascar. High quality traditional games from Masters Traditional Games. (2 players)

Mehen Board Game | Ancient Egyptian Game of the Serpent
Stunning replica Mehen serpent board game with lion pieces. The Ancient Egyptian Snake Game is probably the oldest board game. (2-6 players)

Roman Ludus Latrunculi | Classic Roman board game | Replica
Famous Roman strategy war Game Ludus Latrunculorum or Latrunculi. A historical replica cloth board game – great for schools, museums and families. (2 players)