Julia's subject of "Fun For Girls - AG games online" made me wonder--what boardgames would the historical girls have played? For example, Addy has Mancala, but what about the other American Girls?

I'd like to make doll-sized versions of a Kirsten-appropriate game. The only thing I can think of that she might have played is checkers. But the problem is: I don't like checkers! [img]wink.gif[/img] Any other ones that were around back then?

This page shows some interesting versions (some historical) of boardgames which might be helpful in making miniature ones:
http://www.tradgames.org.uk/features/board-games.htm
Anyone know what ones here that Kirsten might have played? Or the other historical girls?