For history buffs looking to immerse themselves in their favorite subject, these board games provide hours of educational entertainment.

Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it, as the famous saying goes. Human history is a treasure trove and strange hodgepodge of interesting stories, daring adventures, great tragedies, and unbelievable occurrences, which in turn has inspired numerous novels, films, and video games.

Interestingly history has made its way into board games. Fans of history will be delighted to know that there are teachers out there that introduce history to their students through interactive and carefully curated board games. So whether one is looking for fun games to delve into, or alternative educational tools, players can delight in this list that will showcase some of the best games with historical themes.

In this cooperative card game experience, 2-5 players must work together to ensure that a band of soldiers survives the trenches of World War I. Each round has a team leader that determines the number of cards drawn by each player. Players will then either play a card, or back out of the mission. Cards come in the form of negative personality traits (frightened or depressed) and threats (bad working conditions or artillery shelling). Players must deplete their hands and the draw deck without letting time run out. If one particular negative trait comes out too quickly, the team loses.

Information about player hands is kept secret, and players must plan and read the movements of others to win. The game attempts to showcase the difficulties and harsh realities that frontline soldiers faced during that time.

Ever wanted to feel like Sherlock Holmes? This game is the ticket. Players will get to experience being a detective in Victoria-era London with this gem. However, it’s less of a board game and more of a mystery. Players will receive 10 cases to solve revolving around the infamous Jack the Ripper, and will have to use their wits, a map, newspaper archives, and a "London Directory" to figure it all out.

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Many of these mysteries are to be extremely difficult to solve. Players will be scratching their heads and swearing at Sherlock Holmes as they manically flip through the materials provided. If there’s a game to test one’s intelligence, it’s this one.

In this game set in the early era of the United States, players will step into the shoes of abolitionists attempting to topple the institution of slavery. It's a cooperative card-driven experience where players must simultaneously raise support for their cause, acquire funds, and help escaped slaves reach Canada.

However, the game offers a steep challenge, as negative card events and slave catchers roaming the map of America hamper and nullify player efforts. Enlightening, educational, and fun, players will learn about the abolitionist movement and, if successful, end slavery in their respective playthroughs.

Set in the 15th and 16th centuries, players assume the role of bankers who will finance kingdoms, voyages, secret societies, or religious crusades depending on their choices. The game allows players to shape Europe politically and economically through trade and player interaction by utilizing a market that will allow them to purchase or sell cards.

The game offers four distinct end game victories: trade globalization, imperialism, enlightenment, or religious totalitarianism. Depending on player strategies and styles of play, the realm of Europe can be dramatically affected.

Set in the ancient Mesopotamian region, players will assume different civilizations, building their civilizations through tile placement. Players will utilize four different leaders to collect various victory points in their respective categories. The catch is that at the end of the game, players will only score points in their weakest category. This means that players will need to ensure that they diversify their playing styles and not tunnel vision into a single category.

Conflict is inevitable as civilizations will meet on the board. Players must be crafty and strategic to ensure that their leaders survive. A popular "euro" game with many strategies to choose from, Tigris & Euphrates is a delight for any board gamer or ancient history fan.

Fast-forwarding into the future to the dawning of the British Industrial era, Brass Birmingham has 2-4 players competing to become the most powerful economic tycoon. The game is played in two eras, canal and railway, and has players building various industries in the mid and north areas of England. Players must strategically place their industries and networks whilst observing the actions of their opponents to get ahead.

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The game encourages both strategic and opportunistic play as players can steal or deny resources from one another. Thematic and beautiful to look at, fans of history and strategy will marvel at the complexities and opportunities this game has to offer. The game is currently ranked at number 3 overall out of thousands of other board games on Board Game Geek, the leading site for all things board games.

In John Company, players take control of wealthy and powerful English families trying to further their ambitions using the British East India Company. Instead of controlling individual organizations, players will be part of the same company and will use their influence and power to cajole and squeeze their way into securing high positions within the company. In these positions, players will attempt to steer the company in a way that benefits them individually.

The game begins with the company having a small presence in India, but depending on player actions, the East India Company can grow into a powerful and insidious corporation, or collapse under the weight of its own greed. The game engages deeply with its subject matter as it provides commentary on state-sponsored monopolies and imperialism. John Company is a serious game that highlights the powerful and dysfunctional nature of the historical enterprise, and its theme may not be suitable for everyone.

Set at the end of Japan’s Sengoku Jidai, two players will replay the events leading up to the climactic showdown between two powers: Ishida Mitsunari, the protector of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s legacy; and Tokugawa Ieyasu, the most powerful and influential daimyo at the time. Historically, both sides were deeply worried about the loyalty of their allies, as several daimyos did abstain from fighting and did switch sides during the conflict.

The game recreates that sense of doubt and anxiety as players must acquire the loyalty and motivation of their units through cards to deploy them and have them fight. Players on each side must capture key strategic locations (castles and economic centers) and gather or recruit their armies to prepare for war. Hopefully, treachery can be avoided.

Another game from the Pax series, Pax Pamir takes place in 19th century Afghanistan during a conflict known as the Great Game. With the fall of the Durrani dynasty, British, Russian, and Afghan remnants are attempting to carve out their domains and influence. Players don’t represent these powers, but instead take on the role of Afghan tribal chiefs vying to become the most powerful and influential warlord.

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Players will play cards and align themselves with a particular coalition (British, Russian, or Afghan) to further their influence. However, certain decisions can have players switch allegiances and wreak havoc on their rivals. The game is designed to encourage awareness of the history of the region and highlight the ramifications of the century-long conflict, whose effects are still felt to this day.

Imagine a highly complex tug-of-war between the United States and the Soviet Union in a box. Twilight Struggle recreates the tense showdown between those two superpowers vying for global domination during the Cold War. Players will engage in a dance of intrigue throughout the 45-year-long conflict and will attempt to gain influence in various parts of the globe.

The game features detailed event cards that capture real-life historical moments that span from the Arab-Israeli conflicts to the Chernobyl disaster. The game also features a space racetrack, and players must ensure that nuclear war never breaks out. It's a must-play for anyone who enjoys 20th-century history.

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