- Board Games:
• The Royal Game of Ur: This strategy game was played on a board with 20 squares and was one of the earliest board games known to humankind.
• Game of Twenty Squares: Another popular Sumerian board game played on a square board with 20 squares, using triangular pieces.
• Senet: A board game played on a 3x10 board with 30 playing pieces, where players move their pieces based on dice rolls.
- Dice Games:
• Dice were made from animal bones or stones with symbols etched on them, and they were used in various dice games of chance.
• The highest throw with all five sides facing upward was considered very lucky.
- Ball Games:
• There were team sports involving ball playing, with leather balls stuffed with hair.
• Ball games might have had ceremonial significance and were possibly played during religious festivals.
- Ring and Pin Games:
• A game involving a ring suspended on a string from which a player tried to catch a pin on a stick while blindfolded.
- Hunting and Fishing Games:
• Sumerians enjoyed hunting and fishing, and board games inspired by these activities were also popular.
- Mock Battles:
• Mock battles and war games served as both entertainment and military training for Sumerians.
These games provide insight into the social and cultural life of ancient Sumerians, showcasing their creativity, strategic thinking, and love for leisure activities.