1800's Games

  "It might be that all games are silly. But then, so are humans." ~ Robert Lynd

     Most of the popular 18th century games were just as prominent in the 19th century as they were throughout the 1700's. Although it was still common to see games and toys such as pick-up sticks, the yo-yo, dominoes, and cup and ball, the19th century did have their own innovations.

Toy guns, the rocking horse, the rolling hoop, Jacob's ladder, tops, game of graces, building blocks, and school house sets became popular in the 1800's.

There are far more games from the 19th century that capture the essence of a real-life experience. The only toy from the 18th century that really captured the essence of a life experience was the baby doll.

However, the toy guns, the rocking horse, the building blocks, and the school house set all imitate real experiences.

It is interesting to see how the popular games of each of these centuries has changed. Although I have only researched two centuries, I am certain that there is a positive correlation between popular games and their ability to capture the essence of real-life experiences and time.


9th Century Games
Quotation
Rocking Horse
Games of Graces