Are board games still popular?
Board games are more popular than ever right now and they are only going to get even more popular. The global board games market is worth over $3.2 billion and is set to rise to $8.12 by 2021 according to board games market value data on Statistica. That is some huge growth!
What is the oldest board game still played today?
The Royal Game of Ur is the oldest playable boardgame in the world, originating around 4,600 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia.
When did board games become so popular?
The 60’s had seen board games become more popular, but the 1970’s was the decade they really took off and reached just about every household. 1970 was nowhere near as busy in the publisher and designer world of games compared to later on in the decade (see all 1970’s board games). It was starting to pick up though!
What are some of the best board games from the 70s?
A strategy game self-published first by Donald Benge in 1972. One of the best two player board games of the 70’s. There have been other versions published since its introduction and the designer/publisher created a chess like version (Quest Chess) later. Excellent ancient warfare game! An 8×6 board housed the abstract strategy game, Isolation.
What was the most popular wargame in the 70s?
Outdoor Survival was unique for the 70’s as wargames after wargames was created making this a breath of fresh air. This game was more about theme and fun rather than pleasing the serious gamers. Another board game published by Avalon Hill was Richthofen’s War which was a WWI hexagon grid type wargame.
What game was played on an 8×6 board?
An 8×6 board housed the abstract strategy game, Isolation. A two player game which involved moving pawns and tile like squares to isolate an opponent to win the game. A popular version was published by Lakeside. Brings back fond memories for many kids of the 70’s that played it.