People all over Worcestershire love having fun in their spare time and this is certainly true for the residents of Droitwich. While there are plenty of ways to do this, playing games is a popular choice with many.
In our modern digital age, of course, this often means trying out the latest games online and picking up a smartphone to play on! iGaming is another niche within modern gaming and even includes live card games at the latest casino platforms.
But what about people who want a more classic approach to having fun in the town? Traditional games are the go-to here and there’s still plenty to get involved with around Droitwich. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular.
Pub games
Pub games are found all over Droitwich and there are a few that stand out as the most popular. Cribbage is a good example to start with and is a card-based game played by two to four people.
Players score points by forming combinations of cards, and these points are tracked using pegs on a cribbage board. The game involves both players trying to reach a points target and then moves into a ‘show’ phase where they work out how many points the combinations in their hand give them.
Shove ha’penny also warrants a mention and is another classic game seen at many pubs in the area. This is a unique coin game and involves players trying to slide ha’pennies into beds on a rectangular board. The winner is the player who gets three coins in a bed. Although it sounds simple, this can be a fiendishly difficult game to master.
Outdoor games
Just as the benefits of AI in everyday life can apply to the residents of Droitwich, people in the area are also able to use the best traditional outdoor games to have fun. But which are the best to focus on?
One of the oldest and most widely played is cricket. There’s a lively village and amateur cricket scene in the region that leaps into life each summer. Whether you’re striding out to the crease or sipping a drink from the sidelines, it’s a fantastic game to get involved with.
Croquet is a timeless outdoor game that many people around the local region like to play. It takes place on a lawn and involves hitting a ball through hoops with a wooden mallet. Dating back to the mid-1800s, it looks set to remain a game that people in Droitwich enjoy.
Indoor games
In the same way that cribbage is a classic pub game using cards, many of the most popular traditional indoor games around Droitwich are card-based.
Rummy is one example and was first invented in the early 1900s. It involves players trying to match cards of the same rank, suit or sequence. The aim is to be the first to go out by combining their cards into runs or sets.
Whist is another popular indoor card game in Droitwich and dates even further back to the 19th century. It’s a trick-taking game and it normally needs four people to play in teams of two. The goal is to win the most tricks (which are sets of four cards that each person plays).
Bagatelle is a game that’s still played in many homes in the region and is a precursor to modern pinball. Players launch balls onto a sloping board and aim to get them into numbered holes. The board usually has obstacles on it though, which make this tough!
Board games
If you’re interested in checking out classic board games in Droitwich, there are plenty to get stuck into. Here are a few of the most commonly seen still:
- Chess
- Draughts
- Scrabble
Of these, chess is arguably the oldest and the most popular. It’s a hit with people all over the town for its mix of strategy and drama. Although Scrabble might be a little newer, it proves to be a real test of the brain and shows just how extensive your vocabulary is.
Classic games loved across Droitwich
Games are one of the best ways to stay busy, fill in spare time and keep boredom at bay. This is just as true for people around Droitwich as it is for anyone else in the UK.
While there are lots of modern games you could try, diving into some of the most exciting traditional games locally makes a refreshing change. If you need a few ideas on just what you could play, those shown above are all worth considering.
