Buy Classic Board Games
At Masters Traditional Games, we have an unrivalled selection of classic board games to buy that span the ages from some of the finest manufacturers around the world. Many are unique to us as we strive to ensure that people are able to obtain the old games that have been played for centuries.
See also: Compendia. See also: Travel Games.
Our complete chess range; includes staunton chess sets, unusual 3 player chess, Chinese chess (Xiangqi), giant chess, chess tables & much more.
Backgammon Sets, Boards & Accessories
A fine selection of the highest quality Backgammon sets & accessories from Dal Negro, Manopoulos & other distinguished manufacturers.
Go, or Wei Chi, from Japan & China. A beautiful game that appears simple but is actually more complex than Chess. Our full range includes boards, stones & complete sets.
Classic games and family favourites from more modern times - all of which have been hugely successful and truly deserve the label "modern classic"
Spiel Des Jahres (Game of the Year) Winners
Winners of the prestigious 'Spiel des Jahres' (Game of the Year) award, such as Catan, Carcassonne and Codenames
Hugely popular games from recent times that have help fuel the current resurgence in board game popularity, such as Pandemic and Terraforming Mars
A selection of vintage board games or 'old favourites' that have been around for at least a century, such as Snakes & Ladders, Chinese Checkers & Solitaire
Ancient & Historical Board Games
A fascinating range of ancient & historical board games. Games from the Romans, the ancient Greeks, the Victorian era & the Middle Ages - not to mention Ur, the oldest board game in the world... Historical, strategic, fascinating & great fun!
Intriguing abstract games to get you thinking! Hand-picked by us, the games vary in complexity and depth but all provide a good challenge and have excellent re-play value
Modern Classics
Classic games and family favourites from more modern times - all of which have been hugely successful and truly deserve the label "modern classic". From Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit to Monopoly and Risk, these are the games that have been bringing friends and families together for decades (and fueling a fair few arguments in the process).
From £14.99
Extensive range of Scrabble games & accessories, tending towards the quality side.
Monopoly - standard edition (2024 Refresh)
Out of stock.
The 2024 refreshed version of the modern classic board game, Monopoly. Now with new tokens - Rubber Ducky and Penguin.
£45.00
The original game as designed by Francis Tresham. Guide your people through 8000 years of history.
From £10.30
Get tangled up with the classic party game that's great fun for all ages.
Jenga, Giant Tower and Ladders Games
We have probably the best range of Jenga and premium Giant Tower games available.
From £24.99
Pull out straws without making the marbles fall. Ker-Plunk and Cannonball Drop, a giant version of the game
Dominoes and Mexican Train Dominoes
The version of dominoes made famous by celebrities and played all over the Americas and Europe.
Spiel Des Jahres (Game of the Year) Winners
Winners of the prestigious 'Spiel des Jahres' (Game of the Year) award, such as Catan, Carcassonne and Codenames. Often innovative and always thoroughly entertaining, these are games that should be in everyone's collection.
21st Century Hits
Hugely popular games from recent times that have help fuel the current resurgence in board game popularity, such as Pandemic and Terraforming Mars. With varying degrees of complexity, many are award winners and are thoroughly recommended.
Old Favourites
A selection of vintage board games or 'old favourites' that have been around for at least a century, such as Snakes & Ladders, Chinese Checkers & Solitaire.
Abstract Strategy Games
Intriguing abstract games to get you thinking! Hand-picked by us, the games vary in complexity and depth but all provide a good challenge and have excellent re-play value. Some of these games also are particularly aesthetically pleasing.
The History of Board Games
To learn more about the history of Board Games, visit the Online Guide to Traditional Games.
