An illustrated guide depicting over 130 games from all over the ancient and modern world, 20 of which are reproduced in their original form, complete with instructions, tactics and rules for all the family to play actually on the pages of the book. There are games of position and race, war games and word games, chess and dominoes, mancala and fortune-telling, Wei-chi from China, Seega from Egypt, Burmese chess, Chonglak from Indonesia, Hnefatafl from Scandinavia, as well as Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Bagatelle, Backgammon and Scrabble. Historical details are included to give insight inot the origins of the games themselves and how they were first played. R.C.Bell has written several books on the subject, including "Board Games Book".