Parlett's History OF Board Games

Board games have been with us longer than even the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification?

Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play.

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games’ explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power

Inspired by the groundbreaking A History of the World in 100 Objects, this book draws on the unique collections of The Strong museum in Rochester, New York, to chronicle the evolution of video games, from Pong to first-person shooters, told through the stories of dozens of objects essential to the field’s creation and development.