Most researchers believe that board games appeared about 5 and a half thousand years ago, but most importantly, each modern game has its own ancient prototype, which means that they all have common roots.
The oldest game “Senet” appeared in Ancient Egypt, and in the modern world it is almost impossible to calculate their number, as a result of transformations there are new games that help to have fun. Consider the most popular ones, going a little beyond the Top 10 most popular board games, imagine games for both adults and board games for children.
Carcassonne
An exciting game that can be played by 2 to 6 people was invented in 2000 in Germany. A year after its appearance in the houses of the Germans, it became the game of the year in this European country, and we can say with confidence that this is the most popular board game.
The rules of this strategy are quite simple. It is necessary to lay out your cards, building your territory, and occupy it with chips that become monarchs, knights, peasants.
The winner is the one who as a result occupies a larger territory than other players.
Ticket to ride
In the Russian version, this interesting and perhaps the best children's game is called “Train Ticket”. This strategy can be so captivating that you just won’t notice how quickly time flies.
The game is played with pleasure not only by children, but also by adults. The developers worked in such a way that there are no conflicts in the "Ticket", and only bright pictures without text are used on the cards.
Ultimately, the winner is the one who builds more routes between cities.
Munchkin
A board card game invented by Steve Jackson, but the drawings on the cards were drawn by the famous John Kowalik. In 2001, she won the nomination as the best game of the year.
In its form, “Munchkin” is a role-playing game, but in content it is an amazing and entertaining parody. The cherished goal is to get to level 10, simultaneously opening the doors and collecting treasures, fighting also with monsters.
The game’s excitement is added by the fact that conflicts can often arise between players.
Hive
In Russia it is called "The Hive", and in essence, "Hive" resembles checkers, but without a playing field. The goal is to surround the opponent’s queen with hexagonal chips, and, of course, be able to protect his own.
The abstraction of the game develops logical thinking and imagination in a child, and you can only play it together. Each player is given 11 chips, and the average time of one game is from 15 to 20 minutes.
Monopoly
Before computers and gadgets filled our lives, people in different corners of the globe enjoyed spending time playing "Monopoly".
It entered the world in 1935, and according to the latest data about 1.5 billion at least once, but they played into this financial and economic strategy. So, in the category of board games for the company "Monopoly" belongs to the undisputed leadership.
The rules are quite simple, you need to build your financial empire, increase capital, while trying to ruin your rivals.
Just brilliant
An abstract game for children, which is similar in shape and content to Domino, is called “Ingenious” in the original. Players have at their disposal chips with various color combinations.
The goal is to lay out color combinations, and the one with the longest line from a certain color wins.
The peculiarity is that it can be played both by one and a large company.
Alias
It was invented in Finland, and at one time “Alias” became popular in this northern country with long winter evenings.
Her success is due to the fact that she is very entertaining and passionate. The fact is that two teams of players compete in solving words encrypted on cards.
Interest adds the moment that some definitions have to be drawn, or, for greater understanding, portrayed as pantomime.
Marrakesh
In Central Europe, and especially in France and Austria, the adult population likes to spend evenings playing Marrakech. The uniqueness and appeal is that the chips are made of fabric.
This is an economic strategy in which you need to become the best seller of cows among all participants.
But not everything is so simple, because the market lives its own life, with its pitfalls and the tricks of competitors.
Janga
Translated from the Swahi language, janga means “Build!”, But in fact, players will not have to build, but break.
At the very beginning, a tower or other structure is built, and the participants, in turn, pull out blocks from the base, so that the structure does not collapse.
She is so enthralled that a player who has to pull out the next block militantly warns his opponents and spectators so that they don’t even breathe.
Scrabble
We are more familiar with the name “Scrabble”, and its purpose is to add as many words as possible from the proposed chips with the image of letters and points accrued for using this letter in the word.
The number of players is not limited, but usually play together. "Scrabble" is an excellent educational activity for children of any school age, which allows you to increase vocabulary. Can be used to learn the alphabet.
You can use the dictionary, but not in the process of compiling words, but only to verify the correct spelling, or the existence of a given word.
Scotland Yard
Fans of the detective will appreciate the British product "Scotland Yard", where you can realize your fantasies of cleansing the world from criminals.
By drawing lots, participants choose who to be a criminal, and hide in the streets of London, and others, to be policemen, and try to catch them.
The fascination is that the "criminal" hides his moves, showing them only after every fifth move, thus appearing in the most unpredictable places.
Uno
A hit of summer camps, when there is no access to sports grounds in rainy weather or a computer, from Spanish and Italian is translated as “One”.
It became popular back in the late 70s of the last century, but there is no information on its inventors in the reference literature. The goal of “Uno” is to get rid of cards, and in the end the one who has only one card left wins, then he shouts “One!”.
There are many interpretations of it, when you can play, both together and divided into teams.
Colonizers
Of all the desktop entertainments, the game “Colonizers”, invented by the Germans, perhaps has the most complex rules, but they are interesting in that.
The military-economic strategy can stretch for several evenings, or even weeks. And the goal is to create a powerful colony on the island, initially possessing one single resource.
In addition to economic growth, it is necessary and skillful to defend their cities, and the population is pleased with the construction of roads and residential premises.
Twister
This is more floor-standing than a board game, but in terms of excitement and excitement it is not inferior to any of the presented table occupations, but in many ways surpasses them.
It became popular in the USA when the sex symbol of America, Eva Garbor, played with the leading TV shows on Twister live.
It is especially interesting when both boys and girls are in the teams at the same time, then it is doubly more pleasant, because in order to win, you can sometimes buy the girl you like by the waist.
Wild jungle
An exciting game, will give participants a lot of positive emotions and an adrenaline rush. The fact is that it contains the most ancient instinct of the hunter and the desire to become the leader of the tribe.
Players take turns opening their cards, and when the images match, you must first grab the totem on the table.
The Wild Jungle is excellent in developing leadership skills, as well as the reaction and speed of decision-making.
Evolution. Random mutations
The Russian biologist Dmitry Knorre came up with a fascinating game in 2010. After her presentation at one of the exhibitions, she quickly scattered around the world, and has already been translated into many languages of the world.
The training strategy is based on Darwin's theory of the origin of species, and participants step by step add new traits to existing species.
In addition, it is worth paying attention to the external environment and nutrition, whether these signs will take root in the newly created species.
Checkers and Chess
Before moving to the category of sports, checkers and chess were for a long time considered the most popular board games, and chess was often called the “game of kings and emperors”.
In addition, these are the oldest hobbies in the history of mankind, and today you can count many varieties of games using a game board and chess pieces and drafts.
So we found out what are the most popular games in the world. Today, the most popular board games compete successfully with video games and outdoor activities. Have a good time in a friendly company for an interesting game and chatting with friends. Note that in our age of individualism, board games bring people together and make our leisure brighter.
And what board games do you like to play? Write your answers in the comments.
Article author: Valery Skiba