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Tutorials ·
How to host a games night at home
A great games night doesn’t need much: keen players, well-chosen games and a few snacks. Here’s a simple guide to making it a success.
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Table games ·
Why is parchís (Spanish Ludo) called parchís?
The name parchís (Spanish Ludo) comes from India and means ‘twenty-five’. Here’s where the word comes from and how it relates to the shells once used as dice.
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Game objects ·
The history of gaming counters: from stones to chickpeas
Pebbles, bones, ivory, wood and chickpeas: discover the history of gaming counters and how people have kept score in card games.
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Probability and chance ·
Why do we believe in luck?
Lucky charms, lucky chairs, rituals before dealing… Discover why our brains look for patterns in chance and why believing in luck is so human.
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Dominoes and dice ·
Are all dice fair?
A perfect die gives every face an equal chance of coming up, but real dice have small imperfections. Here’s which dice are fairest and why.
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