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10 Ancient Games That Are Still Fun to Play
Board games might involve a race to a finish line, as in Sorry! or that ubiquitous first board game for kids, Candyland. Or they might entail a strategic battle for dominance, as in chess or checkers. Some have simple rules (think Clue), while others have …