

It is a multi-player economics-themed game, at the very beginning called “The Landlords Game”. One of the most famous board games of all time is Monopoly. Even though the game was first excavated in a royal cemetery, it was very popular at all levels of society. The main point of the game – two players compete to race their pieces from one end of the board to the other. The rules of The Royal Game of Ur, which is what the game was called, were written by a Babylonian astronomer in 177BC. With the oldest playable board game found in south Iraq, originating around 4600 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia. This can be proven by the use of biological science – as playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, so-called “Happy hormones”.īoard games have been there always. Along with entertaining, playing games reduces stress and makes you more relaxed and happier. You make your brain work harder, develop strategic thinking, enhance your creativity and learn how to set goals, and be patient. To be fair, there are so many benefits of board games playing. What can be more heart-warming and connecting than getting along together with your friends and family, sharing pizza, and playing some board games on a long evening? Loved by people of all ages – board games are entertaining and educating.
