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Embark on an intellectual journey with the handcrafted wooden brain teaser Mind Bender “Archimedes” - a premier artifact in our new Challenge Your Mind series. Each puzzle piece has been meticulously fashioned from high-quality wood. The intricate design is reminiscent of ancient geometric patterns found in early civilizations.
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Ancient Origins Feb 2

Dogs and Jackals is a captivating board game inspired by ancient Egyptian history and is originally believed to have been played around 1800 BCE. Immerse yourself in the world of ancient Egypt with this meticulously designed reproduction, brought to life by Ancient Origins, now featuring a unique wooden box.
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Ancient Origins Jan 21

Introducing the Knossos Game, also known as Zatrikion—a captivating relic from ancient times, dating back to approximately 1600 BCE. Discovered in 1901 by Sir Arthur Evans during his archaeological excavation of the Knossos Palace on Crete, this rare and unique game offers a direct connection to the Minoan civilization and its royal elite.
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Tabletop Games Blog Jan 17

The sun rises over the misty fields near Nagashino, glinting off armour and steel. The Takeda banners flap in the wind, a warning to the Tokugawa warriors holding the hilltops. Every decision counts, every step could tip the balance of power. As the leader of your clan, Takeda, you are seeking to reclaim glory and lead your samurai through the chaos. Now is the time to win this sandwich chess, this Hasami Shogi from Lemery Games.

Read the full review or listen to the audio version here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/01/17/hasami-shogi-saturday-review/

(Photo courtesy of Lemery Games)

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Anthropology.net Dec 26

A mosaic patolli board built into a Maya floor at Naachtun challenges ideas about ancient play. Planned, durable, and Early Classic in date, it links games to architecture, labor, and power. #Maya #Archaeology #AncientGames #Mesoamerica https://www.anthropology.net/p/a-game-set-in-stone-and-clay-what

A Game Set in Stone and Clay: What a Mosaic Board Reveals About Maya Play and Power

At Naachtun, an Early Classic Maya city, archaeologists uncovered a patolli board unlike any other. Built into the floor itself, it forces a rethink of how games, labor, and architecture intersected.

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Ancient Origins Dec 22

Introducing the Royal Game of Ur - a timeless classic that traces its roots back to 2600–2400 BCE in the Royal Tombs of Ur, Mesopotamia. Transport yourself to the ancient world with this meticulously crafted reproduction brought to you by Ancient Origins, now featuring a unique wooden box. https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/the-royal-game-of-ur
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Ancient Origins Nov 5

Embark on an intellectual journey with the handcrafted wooden brain teaser Mind Bender “Archimedes” - a premier artifact in our new Challenge Your Mind series. Each puzzle piece has been meticulously fashioned from high-quality wood. The intricate design is reminiscent of ancient geometric patterns found in early civilizations.
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Ancient Origins Oct 24

Dogs and Jackals is a captivating board game inspired by ancient Egyptian history and is originally believed to have been played around 1800 BCE. Immerse yourself in the world of ancient Egypt with this meticulously designed reproduction, brought to life by Ancient Origins, now featuring a unique wooden box.
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Ancient Origins Oct 13

Introducing the Knossos Game, also known as Zatrikion—a captivating relic from ancient times, dating back to approximately 1600 BCE. Discovered in 1901 by Sir Arthur Evans during his archaeological excavation of the Knossos Palace on Crete, this rare and unique game offers a direct connection to the Minoan civilization and its royal elite.
https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/the-royal-game-of-knossos-zatrikion
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Ancient Origins Sep 15, 2025

Introducing the Royal Game of Ur - a timeless classic that traces its roots back to 2600–2400 BCE in the Royal Tombs of Ur, Mesopotamia. Transport yourself to the ancient world with this meticulously crafted reproduction brought to you by Ancient Origins, now featuring a unique wooden box. https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/the-royal-game-of-ur
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