The Online Guide to Traditional Games

For James Masters, the games people play go well beyond chess and croquet, although both are covered in detail at his Online Guide to Traditional Games. When it comes to games, Masters takes a world view, which is why his extensively sourced site also includes the history of Mancala (ancient Egypt), Kubb (Sweden), and Wei-Ch'i (China, though it’s known as Go in Japan and the West). His section on Pub Games such as Aunt Sally, Quoits, and Skittles is especially entertaining.