{"id":1364,"date":"2023-06-27T19:56:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T23:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2025-09-05T06:42:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:42:28","slug":"classic-board-games-around-the-globe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/27\/classic-board-games-around-the-globe\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic board Games around the Globe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">Board games are a popular form of entertainment and social activity enjoyed by people all around the world. Here are some notable board games from different regions<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/\">. BoardGamesNMore<\/a> is dedicated to exploring and teaching not only just modern board games but variety of classic\/original games from around the globe. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/\">best board game store in Canada and Montreal<\/a> , collaborated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boardgamesnmore2019\/\">local library to host an international board game<\/a> activity for its community where some of the below games were played and taught<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/\">. BoardGamesNMore<\/a> is ready for all the challenges!! Visit this local small store where a variety of board games are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/go-classic-board-game-layout-1024x768.webp?resize=317%2C238&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" width=\"317\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/go-classic-board-game-layout.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/go-classic-board-game-layout.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/go-classic-board-game-layout.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/go-classic-board-game-layout.webp?resize=220%2C165&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/go-classic-board-game-layout.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>Chess (India)<\/strong>: Originating in India around the 6th century, chess is a two-player strategy game played on a checkered board. It has gained global popularity and is widely considered one of the most intellectually challenging board games.<\/li><li><strong>Go (China)<\/strong>: Known as Weiqi in China, Go is an ancient board game dating back over 2,500 years. Played on a grid, the goal is to control territory by strategically placing black and white stones. It is highly regarded for its complexity and strategic depth.<\/li><li><strong>Mahjong (China)<\/strong>: Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China. Played with four players, the objective is to build sets of tiles based on specific patterns. It requires skill, strategy, and a bit of luck.<\/li><li><strong>Shogi (Japan)<\/strong>: Often referred to as Japanese chess, Shogi is a two-player game similar to chess. It has different rules, including the ability to reuse captured pieces, making it more complex. Shogi is highly popular in Japan.<\/li><li><strong>Mancala (Africa):<\/strong> Mancala is a collective name for a family of board games played across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It involves moving stones or seeds around a board with hollows or pits, aiming to capture the opponent&#8217;s pieces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mancala-game-hand-playing-which-wide-spread-africa-arabs-35974029.webp?resize=340%2C227&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1382\" width=\"340\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mancala-game-hand-playing-which-wide-spread-africa-arabs-35974029.webp?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mancala-game-hand-playing-which-wide-spread-africa-arabs-35974029.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mancala-game-hand-playing-which-wide-spread-africa-arabs-35974029.webp?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mancala-game-hand-playing-which-wide-spread-africa-arabs-35974029.webp?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>Backgammon (Middle East)<\/strong>: Originating in the Middle East, backgammon is a two-player game played on a board with 24 triangular points. The objective is to move your pieces around the board and bear them off before your opponent.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/carromistockphoto-472221016-612x612-1.jpg?resize=240%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1379\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/carromistockphoto-472221016-612x612-1.jpg?w=612&amp;ssl=1 612w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/carromistockphoto-472221016-612x612-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/carromistockphoto-472221016-612x612-1.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>Carrom (South Asia):<\/strong> Carrom is a tabletop game popular in South Asia, particularly in India. Played with two or four players, the goal is to pocket your pieces using a striker, similar to billiards. It combines elements of pool and shuffleboard.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>Scrabble (United States)<\/strong>: Scrabble is a word game where players create words on a grid using letter tiles. Points are awarded based on letter values and board placement. It is played worldwide and is available in many languages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>Monopoly (United States):<\/strong> Created in the United States, Monopoly is a classic board game where players compete to acquire properties, build houses and hotels, and bankrupt their opponents. It has become a staple in board game collections worldwide.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/index.php?route=product\/product&amp;search=catan&amp;product_id=1464&amp;search=catan\">Catan (Germany)<\/a><\/strong>: Settlers of Catan, now known as Catan, is a German board game where players build settlements, cities, and roads on an island. It introduced a unique trading mechanic and has gained a significant following globally.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"274\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catandownload.jpg?resize=274%2C184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catandownload.jpg?w=274&amp;ssl=1 274w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catandownload.jpg?resize=220%2C148&amp;ssl=1 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"216\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boardgamesnmore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tockdownload.jpg?resize=216%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1383\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">These are just a few examples of the diverse range of board games played around the world. Each game has its own cultural significance and offers a unique experience for players. There are others like- <strong>Pichenotte <\/strong>is a traditional board game that originated in Canada, specifically in the province of Quebec. It is a flicking or flick-style game played on a wooden board, often referred to as a &#8220;pichenotte board&#8221; or &#8220;crokinole board and <strong>Tock-<\/strong>From Quebec, the game&nbsp;<em>Jeu du Toc<\/em>&nbsp;(or&nbsp;<em>Tock<\/em>) moved to France where it is also known as&nbsp;<em>Jeu des petits chevaux canadiens<\/em>. Tock is also similar to the French game&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeu_des_petits_chevaux\">Jeu des petits chevaux<\/a><\/em>, where moves are determined by throwing dice instead of playing cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background\">Stay tuned for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boardgamesnmore2019\/\">modern board games <\/a>from different countries\/regions that are equally entertaining and innovative. In my opinion, these modern board games takes the classic board games to another level!! 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