Today, I’ve rounded up some fun world history board games. Also, you’ll love grabbing more ideas for history games on my page.
If you are digging deep into a study on Ancient Egypt, The Fall of Rome, or The Middle Ages the best ways to learn and have fun at the same time is with a great board game.
While not all may actually teach specifics of history they are a great way to get a taste and understanding of life back then.
Of course you don’t have to be studying a specific history topic.
All of these games are great for any history lover in general and have a lot to offer for fun and game schooling.
Learn about history through strategy, trivia, combat, role playing games and more.
Start by exploring three main periods of history
The three main time periods I’ve covered in these games are
- The Ancient World
- Middle Ages,
- and Modern History of the world.
Cool History Games
After all, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it according to George Santayana.
Besides the facts these games can help teach a period of history game play is just amazing for family bonding.
Too, family board games help your children learn other things like cooperation, strategy, memorization, and reading comprehension.
Besides being a diversion from the normal routine of your homeschool day, cool history games can motivate your kids if they find history boring.
I’ve divided up board games by time periods so that you can easily match to your unit studies.
More Fun History Games
- The Geronimo Stilton Book Fourth Journey Fun Egypt Game
- 7 Super Fun History Games to Bring the Past to Life
- Ancient Egypt Mehen Printable Board Game (Hands-on History)
- Ancient Greece Go Fish Game – Ancient Greece Unit Study
- 13 Free and Fun BEST Printable History Board Game
- Easy Hands-on Fun Ancient Greek Games for Kids DIY Knucklebones
I know you’ll find something you’ll love in one of these time periods.
Ancient World History Board Games
This period covers the oldest records of human history from 3000 BCE – 500 CE. It ends with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Han Dynasty in China, and the Gupta Empire in India. It teaches us about origins, cultures, traditions, and beginning civilizations. Here is where we
learn of Egyptian Kings and Queens, the Trojan War, and Genghis Khan. It begins rising out of Mesopotamia and Egypt and ends with the fall of the Roman Empire
Imhotep is the legendary architect of the Egyptian monuments like the Step Pyramid, in this game you play as him working to build in five different construction sites. This game is a great way to introduce or refresh some Egyptian vocabulary as well as just enjoy the theme.
There is always a time and a place for a fun game of Go Fish, but these cards can be used for more than that.
There are several versions of this game but in this one you travel back in time and try to stop the fall of Rome. This is a cooperative game for 1-5 players and is a great family game.
Get ready for war in this card game that can be played in as little as 30 minutes. Wage war, build civilizations with this set in ancient times, build wonders like the Hanging Gardens, Machu Pichu,
Great Pyramids, and Stonehenge. This is such a fun way to learn about ancient history.
Middle Ages World History Board Games
The Middle Ages refers to that time in European history that started with the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century CE to the Renaissance. It is full of conquerors, explorers, scholars, brave knights and Vikings.
This strategy game lets you develop your medieval city and can be played with as few as 2 players and up to 5, or more with expansion packs! If you are into the Middle Ages this is your game.
If you want a Medieval card game with quick play this is one to grab. Win battlefields with your strong card formations, recommended for 14 and up. You can also get this in other versions as well-
WWII or Ancient Greek.
Do you wish to set sail with the adventurous Vikings? This game takes a little over an hour on average and puts you right in the action assembling a crew, battling, and on journeys.
While it is a fantasy game, Dungeons & Dragons develops strategy, risk assessment, communication, math, science, history, culture, ethics, critical reading, and introduces lots of Medieval vocabulary.
Defend against attack and build up the land of Catan of the Middle Ages in this expansion pack with knights, barbarians, merchants, and more. You will need the base Catan to play this version as it is an add on.
Modern Age World History Board Games
Explore card and strategy games that take place from the end of the Middle Ages to the middle of the 20th Century. Test your knowledge on things like the Industrial Revolution, Cold War, and the Wright Brothers first flight.
This timeline board game has you racing to be the first to place 10 timeline cards in the correct order. Do you know if the first bikini was introduced before the first man landed on the moon? This is a great family game for learning and reinforcing what you know about Modern History.
Explore and build a city during the Industrial Revolution in the old world. Plot trade routes and gather resources to grow. This game is great for teaching about exploration and trade routes, the importance of gathering resources, and civilization growth and development
This strategy game is a great way to learn about the cold war playing as either President John F. Kennedy or the USSR Premier Nikita Khrushchev with the goal to avoid nuclear war.
World History Board Games Covering Multiple Time Periods
These games cover ancient to modern history for those that want a broader scope of time. Test your knowledge of everything from Ancient Egypt to Adolph Hitler and see who will hold the title of Hero of History.
Pack your bags and prepare to travel through 108 of some of the most famous achievements
in history with this beautifully designed game. From the board to the cards this one is a beautiful gift to give to yourself or someone else.
Brain Box Games are amazing for younger kids but are fun to play for their grown ups as well. Simple and quick play make these games a great choice for entertainment and learning.
Forge your empire in one of 5 epochs of history covering important periods from the ancient 3000 B.C. Sumerians to pre-WW1 Germany.
