Games of the World

Just some of the cards and tiles and games from around the world.

There are seemingly limitless varieties of countless kinds of games that have been played throughout the world. Many of us, however, know only a handful of varieties of just a few games. Even worse, rule books and sites often only give just a few limited variations of the same games - poker, rummy, and Western chess if you live in the US.

All I want to do is try to open up the doors a bit to the bigger world of games that are out there, especially those that are traditional, regional, nearly forgotten, or otherwise unusual. I've added those resources that I have found interesting and useful in this pursuit. As I find more, or reach into the depths of those I've already found, this is where I will share.