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Historic Games

Thought your favorite game was invented by a modern toy company? Probably not! Shop for historic games and toys with histories that date back millennia. Many of the 18th century games you will find here were the same games played by kids and adults in eighteenth century America. 

  • Nine Men's Morris Wooden Travel Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Nine Men's Morris Wooden Travel Game

    Take a classic game on the road with our Nine Men's Morris Wooden Travel Game. Perfect for camping, vacations, or simply to enjoy at home when you need a break from screen time.  Features Game set includes a wooden board, instructions, and...
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  • Mini Travel Shut the Box Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Mini Travel Shut the Box Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Mini Travel Shut the Box Game

    This Mini Travel Shut the Box game is a fun new addition to our line of Shut the Box wood games! The mini size easily fits in a carry-on bag, purse, or backpack. Take it with you on the road, to school, or the park. Makes a great stocking stuffer for the...
    $14.99
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  • 3-in-1 Tavern Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg 3-in-1 Tavern Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    3-in-1 Tavern Game

    Take your favorite tavern games on the road with this 3-in-1 Tavern Games set. Enjoy checkers, chess and backgammon all in one, travel-friendly, game board. Features Travel-friendly size, measures approximately 5.25" square X 1.75" tall Reversible game...
    $24.99
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  • Pewter Jacks in Leather Bag | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Pewter Jacks in Leather Bag

    Share the simple joy of this historical game enjoyed through the ages with the next generation. Our Pewter Jacks Set includes 10 cast pewter jacks, 2 balls (one wood and one rubber), 1 leather bag, and a card with historical notes and game...
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  • Travel Fox & Geese Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Travel Fox & Geese Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Travel Fox & Geese Game

    Take a classic game on the road with our Travel Fox & Geese Game. Perfect for camping, vacations, or simply to enjoy at home when you need a break from screen time.  Features Game set includes a wooden board, instructions, and marbles The...
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  • Travel Shut the Box Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Travel Mini Shut the Box Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Travel Shut the Box Game

    A traditional game of counting, addition, and probability, Shut-the-Box dates as far back as the 12th century when this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. Roll the dice and lay down any numerical combination of tiles that match...
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  • American Traditions Secret Decoder Cypher Wheel | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    American Traditions Secret Decoder Cypher Wheel

    The American Traditions Secret Decoder Cypher Wheel is a fun toy for kids to explore and learn the art of encoding and decoding messages. Get two and send secret messages between friends! Made of wood. Includes instructions. Recommended for ages 5 and up...
    $27.99
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  • Travel 4-Player Shut the Box Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Travel 4-Player Shut the Box Game

    A traditional game of counting, addition, and probability, Shut-the-Box dates as far back as the 12th century when this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. Roll the dice and lay down any numerical combination of tiles that match...
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  • Pieces of Eight Pieces of Eight

    Pieces of Eight

    Ahoy, matey! Your little pirates will want a few of these reproduction coins to run through their fingers when dressing up as a pirate. Makes a fun educational tool for the classroom too. Features Reproduction Pieces of Eight Includes: 8 Bits, 4...
    $24.99
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  • Game of Graces | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Game of Graces | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Game of Graces

    The Game of Graces is a fun outdoor game that kids and adults can play. Opponents send gaily beribboned hoops towards each other to be caught on the tips of slender wands in this exciting and elegant sport. A wonderful way to enjoy a day outdoors with...
    $44.99
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  • Reproduction Wooden Checkers Set | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Reproduction Wooden Checkers Set

    Checkers has been a family favorite for centuries. A must-have in every home, this set of oversized wooden checkers was adapted from an antique set in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collection. The checkers illustrate different fables from Aesop...
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  • Bilbo Catcher ball and cup children's toy | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Bilbo Catcher

    Ball and cup toys had already been favorite children's toys for many centuries by the time of the settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American history. In the more difficult Bilbo Catcher variation from...
    $21.99
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  • Mini Captain's Mistress Game

    Mini Captain's Mistress Game

    Legend says that Captain Cook played this game nightly to relax with his fellow shipmates. In fact, he spent so much time playing the game, it came to be known as the Captain's Mistress. The object of the game is simple, yet the strategies are endless...
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  • Shut the Box Four Player Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Shut the Box Four Player Game | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Shut the Box Four Player Game

    Modeled after dice games played by Norman fishermen in the 12th century, Shut the Box is a fast-paced game that is all about matching dice rolls and finishing the game with the least points possible. Made from solid wood with a felt lined playing...
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  • Shut the Box Game Shut the Box Game

    Shut the Box Game

    Add some old-world charm - and fun - to your next gathering. A traditional game of counting, addition, and probability, Shut-the-Box dates as far back as the 12th century when this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. Roll the...
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  • Numbers Dice Games | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Numbers Dice Games

    Add, subtract, multiple, divide. What's the answer? You must decide! Similar to games played in the 18th century, this fun Numbers Dice Game reinforces spelling, counting and math skills for children. Simulated ivory dice come with instructions for...
    $17.95
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  • Alphabet Dice Game educational toy | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Alphabet Dice Game

    It comes as no surprise that learning is best achieved when the process is enjoyable, and our Alphabet Dice Game is sure to please. Even John Locke, 17th-century philosopher and educator, encouraged the use of alphabet dice so children would learn their...
    $19.99
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  • I Hardy Playing Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg I Hardy Playing Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    I Hardy Playing Cards

    This "I Hardy" Playing Cards deck is based on a card deck printed circa 1765. Our 18th-century playing cards are printed with period-appropriate colors and motifs on heavy stock paper. These reproduction playing cards are perfect for re-enacting events,...
    $14.99
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