Some might guess the classics:Monopoly, Scrabble, or maybe evenJenga.
However, the first American board game was invented long before these.
It features 24 states, ranging from the Atlantic coast to new Southern ones such as Missouri and Arkansas.
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The map includes 139 numbered cities and towns, which serve as spots for players to move to.
The Royal Game of Ur, originating in ancientMesopotamia, is one of the earliest known board games.
Though it’s old by American standards, it’s not the oldest playable board game.
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The Royal Game of Ur, from ancient Mesopotamia, dates back over 4,000 years.
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