The best board games from the 17th centuryπŸ› 2024

Are you looking for a really good old game? We have collected and listed the best board games from the 17th centuryπŸ›.

Mainly card, dice & skill games

A lot of good games were created between 1600 and 1700. Mostly the game material consisted of very simple means (dice, cards, wooden sticks). Especially in the games of skill, clever party games have been created with a lot of creativity. However, the main part is made up of various card games that consist of a 32 or 52 card deck.

List of the best parlor games from the 17th centuryπŸ›

Enclosed now our recommendation list with the best games from the 17th century, which you can still buy 2024:

This list was last updated on November 30, 2024. We compared 9 board games for this list and selected the top 8. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Cribbage

    All details for the board game Cribbage and similar games

    Cribbage is a classic card game with a rich history, dating back to the early 17th century. It's a game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck, making it a favorite among card game enthusiasts.

    More details for Cribbage
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Scopa

    All details for the board game Scopa and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Backgammon

    All details for the board game Backgammon and similar games

    Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, its history spanning over 5,000 years. Renowned for its blend of strategy and luck, it involves two players moving their set of 15 checkers according to dice rolls, with the objective of being the first to move all checkers off the board.

    More details for Backgammon
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Shashki

    All details for the board game Shashki and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Whist

    All details for the board game Whist and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. International Checkers

    All details for the board game International Checkers and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  7. Fanorona

    All details for the board game Fanorona and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  8. Solitaire

    All details for the board game Solitaire and similar games
    • 1 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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