
1950s in games – Tactics, Risk, Yahtzee, The first ever video games are developed ( Tennis for Two, Nimrod and Bertie the Brain).1920s in games – Escalado Henry and Helal Hassenfeld found the Hassenfeld Brothers company (1923), later shortened to the name Hasbro (1968).

19th century in games – Snakes and Ladders, Sudoku, Ouija Nintendo is launched.17th century in games – Hangman, Jeu Royal de la Guerre.16th century in games – Bingo (UK game).15th century in games – Trick-taking game.Games in ancient times – Royal Game of Ur, Senet, Tic-tac-toe, Rock paper scissors.

The following pages are dedicated to important moments and events in the gaming industry, in their respective years.
