Play Through the Ages

Find out when your family’s favorite playthings were first created! Travel through time and click on the tiles to see how toys have evolved (or stayed the same!) over the centuries.

Ancient Times

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1840s - 1870s

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The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.


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The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
The first game resembling backgammon is played in Ancient Samaria.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.
Kites appear in China.


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