Today, Trivial Pursuit is considered a bestselling game. However, Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers both turned down the opportunity to first produce the game. The story of its success is one which holds valuable and treasured lessons to learn from. It is hard to believe one of the top selling …
(The following article was first published in The Heretic Magazine Vol. 7 (Oct. 2015 issue) Board games are intuitive creations found at the very first orderings of civilizations. They offer powerful insight into key beliefs and habits of the societies who played them. But unfortunately, games are often neglected by …
I love board games, and love hunting down old games to add to my collection. It is always a treasure hunt for me. I think anyone who has a collection can relate to this type of Thrill of the Chase. For many years I was on the lookout for the …
While researching the history and values concerning an old game known as The Philosopher’s Game or Rithmomachia (battle of numbers), I came across an interesting comparison. It is one with a historical significance and one to consider in realizing the possible deeper, underlying meanings of tales highlighting the attainment of …
Each person travels alone on a journey to discover his own heart. The ancient Egyptian board game Mehen (2500BC apprx) is believed by some researchers to represent one such spiritual journey. In form of a spiral/serpent, players traveled to center (the serpent’s head) and back out again. Winning the game …
Throughout the history of mankind, games have made their appearance. Boards dating back to Neolithic times show they were one of man’s first enjoyments. In almost all parts of the world, games are known to have been invented and played. One of the first complete board games ever discovered is …
