It can be fascinating to learn that some of our best-loved games have travelled many miles to become a common presence in our homes and gathering places. We’ve taken a look at three familiar games and learnt a little bit more about their fascinating, far-flung origins. ChessAs one of the oldest games still in existence, chess occupies a prestigious spot on the world gaming stage. Today, professional and amateur chess games alike are played on an 8 x 8 grid with 16 pieces allocated to each player. Whatever the reason, it seems that people from all walks of life love to challenge their grey matter with a quick sudoku puzzle during their downtime.