About this event
Long before they were global pastimes, South Asian board games served as sacred metaphors for the universe and rigorous training grounds for royal strategy. This program explores the roots of board game favourites like chess, ludo, and snakes and ladders. Learn how these games evolved from elite tools for military and moral instruction to household staples. Presented in partnership with the Royal Ontario Museum.…
Dates & times
- Tue, Nov 17, 20267:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Local time: America/Toronto.
Good to know
- Ages
- Seniors, Adults
- Subtitle
- From Palaces to Family Rooms — Board Games in South Asia
- Registration
- Registration offered
- Program types
- Partnership, General Interest