’Let The Games Begin’ is the first exhibition of its kind at the Royal Cornwall Museum, aiming to be a haven for game lovers of all types from its launch on July 29.

Board games on offer will include a giant Cornish-themed take on Snakes and Ladders - ‘Mineshafts and Ladders’ - designed by local artist, Melanie Johns.

Other games on offer, that were played thousands of years ago, include Nine Men’s Morris.

Gamers will also have a chance to try their hand in a multiplayer arcade where you can play some 21st century retro video games or old favourites like Pong. Dolls’ houses and train sets are on hand too.

Trained staff will show gamers how to play the more unusual options.