Ancient Games

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  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 8:00am.
  • This event is for registrants age 8 and above.

Program Description

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An ELCL Unearth a Story Summer Exclusive: 

Step into a relaxed, sensory-friendly space and discover historically significant games that have sparked strategy, creativity, and connection for generations. From timeless classics that challenged great thinkers to hands-on favorites that still inspire today, each game invites you to dig a little deeper and uncover the stories behind the moves. 

Featured games include Senet (3100 B.C., Egypt), Mancala (6000 B.C., Africa), Chess (6th Century, India), Shut-the-Box (12th Century, France), original wooden peg games (United States, 1960s) and more. 

Designed for ages 8 and up — including adult caregivers! — this is a welcoming space to slow down, settle in, and slip into a focused flow state of play.