From Palaces to Family Rooms: Board Games in South Asia

Hazel McCallion Central LibraryAge: 13 and upView Registration Info
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Schedule

Date Range

August 4, 2026

Time

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tue

Availability

60/60 spots

Description

Before becoming global pastimes, South Asian board games were tools for strategy, morality, and cosmic meaning. This program traces the origins of favourites like Chess, Ludo, and Snakes and Ladders, from royal courts to everyday homes. Discover how these ancient games evolved into thriving modern industry - and why they still captivate us today.

Presented by Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)