While many of us grew up playing board games, you might think that the popularity of these basic tabletop games would be in decline in the age of technology. Think again.
Board games are more popular now than ever. New games are authored and released on a regular basis, and many of the classics are being discovered (or rediscovered) by younger generations.
Read on to learn about some of the best board games to play at home or in the pub.
What makes the best Mahjong table? In our opinion, it’s a combination of size, style, and functionality. A game often likened to Rummy, Mahjong requires four players to get a serious game going, so that table has to be big enough for all four players to sit around comfortably without feeling too crammed in. What’s more, … Read more
Okay folks, you’re smack dab in the middle of a game of Chinese Checkers and you’re in need of a Chinese checkers strategy. Is there such a thing? You wipe away the sweat beading on your brow, your body is hunched tensely over the board as you look desperately for your next move. The room closes in. … Read more
So you’ve found that old Chinese Checkers board you had as a kid and want to play, but you can’t remember how to play. Or, perhaps you’ve never played it before and want to learn this game with its intriguing looking game board. What are the rules to Chinese Checkers and how do you play? … Read more
Chinese checkers boards have remained a staple of family game nights for over a century, proving to be every bit as popular with young children as it is for adults who relish the challenge of a strategic-thinking game. A simpler alternative to other traditional games like chess, checkers, and backgammon, this 2-6 person game can … Read more
Do you want to learn how to play backgammon? You came to the right place! Backgammon is a popular game that’s played everywhere around the world! But, how do you set it up? What are the game rules? How do you win? We are going to be giving those answers in today’s article! Imagine you … Read more
Both are excellent and classic games loved by millions around the world and played for centuries. But which is truly better? Here we take a look at chess vs. checkers. History of Checkers Checkers dates back almost 5000 years. The first game was unearthed in the city of Ur and looks surprisingly similar to our … Read more
A good party game goes a long way to breathing life into any get-together. Anybody who has ever broken out their copy of Taboo to bust through the awkward tension of people who only kind of know each other trying to socialize knows what I’m talking about. Taboo is a great game, no doubt, and … Read more
Word puzzles have been around for ages, and they aren’t going anywhere any time soon. What, exactly, has people so fascinated? Why do we love them so much? Well, for one thing, word puzzles are a great way to educate while entertaining for younger audiences. As you get older, word puzzles provide a way to … Read more
Growing up in the 90s may not have been the best time for new board games, but board games were still a staple of childhood for many of us 90s kids. We just stuck to playing the classics – and that’s reflected by the games that remained most popular each year. That said, I’m sure … Read more
Sometimes it’s the simple board games we played as children that are still the most fun. Here’s an overview of trouble game rules for your old-school gaming pleasure. Trouble is a simple enough game at first glance. This unique title was designed for two to four people to play at the same time. The most … Read more
Here’s a list of 9 fun board games for couples with plenty of options depending on the mood you’re going for . . . Looking for some new options for date night? Perhaps you just want another good reason to have quality face-to-face time with a loved one, away from the lit screens that consume … Read more
The rise of board game cafes has opened up an immense archive of fun strategy themed board games to play while out with your friends. One of the games we recently discovered (even though it’s not new by any means) is the Firefly Board Game. This is considered a “deep strategy” game at certain cafes, … Read more
Backgammon is a board game with a long, rich history of play. One of the oldest board games in the world, countless people across all kinds of cultures have hunched over backgammon boards, rolled dice, and pushed chips through the ages. Chances are good you know somebody in your life that loves Backgammon. Maybe that … Read more
For many of us out there, myself included, board games have always been a large part of our lives. We didn’t do it because it was “good for us”, of course. We play board games because they’re fun! What if I told you there were a number of surprising benefits to playing board games? Wouldn’t … Read more