Dolls Egyptian paddle doll, c. 2030–1802 bce; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. One of the oldest known kinds of toys, dolls have been popular in many cultures around the world. (more) List of Children’s Games and Toys in Antiquity Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/List-of-Childrens-Games-and-Toys-in-Antiquity Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Don Vaughan Don Vaughan is a freelance writer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Don Vaughan Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 16, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Children love to play, regardless of the era in which they are born. Playtime is an essential part of growing up; it can teach young people important social and life skills, including communication, sharing, and sportsmanship. Young people today have much to choose from when it comes to play. Video games are tremendously popular, but more-traditional forms of play, including dolls and board games, still have their fans. But what about children in antiquity? What types of toys and games occupied youngsters in the past? Let’s take a look. Some scholars believe that the earliest dolls were objects of worship ...(100 of 1160 words)

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