Learn culture and history while playing global ancient board games

This is a fun resource to have on hand for lunch times, breaks, geography, social studies, and history classes! Students will be able to find instructions to make their own playing board, learn about ancient history and the history of various games, learn about different global regions of today, and see photos of historical monuments as seen today. For further instructions on the rules of the games, players and teachers are encouraged to look online if they need to see videos/tutorials on how to play.

This resource will be great for students who love games as these games are intense, social, and fun games, which often require mental math, strategy, and luck!

Studies have shown that learning about different cultures at an early age expands our horizons, and allows us to be open to criticism, as well as to be patient and willing to consider other points of view. Learning about different cultures prepares students to become better citizens in their communities, to become more empathetic, to recognize their own strengths and points of view and makes them more open to new ideas. Furthermore, students will feel more confident and safe with differences later in life which allows them to interact in a broader range of social groups and feel more confident in their interactions with others. Another benefit is that students are better prepared for a diverse workplace which is crucial in our globalized world.

1. Royal Game of Ur (Mesopotamia)

2. Oware (West Africa/Ashante Empire)

3. Patolli (Mesoamerica)

4. Liubo (Han Dynasty)

5. Surakarta (named after an ancient city in Indonesia called Surakarta)

6. Senet (Ancient Egypt)

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