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)

#boardgames #reviews #Chess #AncientGames

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

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
#AncientGames #HistoryRevived #RoyalGame #BoardGames #Mesopotamia #AncientHistory

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.
https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/archimedes-puzzle
#MindBender #WoodenPuzzle #AncientGames

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.
https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/dogs-and-jackals
#AncientGames #EgyptianHistory #BoardGame #DogsAndJackals #AncientEgypt #GameReproduction

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
#AncientGames #MinoanCivilization #Archaeology

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
#AncientGames #HistoryRevived #RoyalGame #BoardGames #Mesopotamia #AncientHistory

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.
https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/archimedes-puzzle
#MindBender #WoodenPuzzle #AncientGames

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.
https://shop.ancient-origins.net/collections/ancient-games/products/dogs-and-jackals
#AncientGames #EgyptianHistory #BoardGame #DogsAndJackals #AncientEgypt #GameReproduction

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
#AncientGames #MinoanCivilization #Archaeology

An #ancient #roman tomb of a charioteer showing a race in the circus, with the names of the horses inscribed above them. #rome #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientart #ancientgames

Pétanque
#AncientGames #ArchaeologistGuessingGames #ThingsHomininsDo
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/06/early-human-ancestors-turned-stones-into-spheres-on-purpose-study-suggests

May 14th, 2023 is the 13th anniversary of Ancient Games and karu_gamo's Protect Me Knight (まもった騎士）on Xbox Live Indie Games, precursor to Gotta Protectors!

I have a lot of fond memories of this one and my love for the series never went away.

[image is from Ancient’s twitter, @ AncientGames_JP]

#GottaProtectors #ProtectMeKnight #まもって騎士 #AncientGames #ShareYourGames #XBLIG

Let's make the games accessible to players with special needs. first step : completely configurable playing area.
More accessibility features coming (don't hesitate to suggest stuff u need)
#indiedev #indiegames #ancientgames #senet #boardgames #royalgameofur #Accessibility