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Whether played by families, friends, or couples, board games bring people together.

Board games are popular not only because they are fun to play -- although they are fun! -- but because of the laughing and talking that happens during the game. And with a wide variety of board games available, there is something for everyone!

Board games teach children how to take turns and follow rules. There are educational board games to strengthen a variety of skills and playing games teaches kids how to win, or lose, graciously.

For adults, game nights help friends and family members stay in touch. With hectic schedules and family commitments, having a planned weekly or monthly game night is a great way to get together!

This site is dedicated to board games and those who love to play them. Check back often for great articles about board games, links to featured games, polls, and more!

by Sandy Martin

What can your child learn from board games? Just about anything. Games are small simulations of real life. Chess, for example, is an ancient board game based on the politics of the battlefield. Yo...read more
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by Laura Lee Winger

Dive into a game of conquest, technology and accomplishment. Sid Meier's Civilization the Board Game is based on the series of PC games, and closely resembles the games, but instead of being behind a...read more
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by Linda Ann Nickerson

CANDYLAND Let's take a walk through a Lollipop Wood, Stop at Gumdrop Pass to eat something good. Zip through Peanut Acres to see Grandma Nutt, And greet Mr. Mint in his red striped hut. Look o...read more
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by E. Rae Fallesen

Board games make great gifts. They're interactive, often education, fun, classic and not too personal. You can give a board game to anyone on your list if you put some thought into it. 1) Personali...read more
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by Eric Blair

Go is an astonishingly simply game. The actual rules involved can be understood by anyone. Essentially, players take it in turns to place their pieces (called 'stones') on the intersections of a grid ...read more
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    Board Game Poll

    How many players do you usually have at your game nights?
    2 people -- Chess, Checkers, Guess Who, there are lots of games for only two!
    3 to 5 people -- Close friends or the immediate family make for a great game night!
    6 to 10 people -- Add more friends, a few couples, their kids... More the merrier!
    More than 10 people -- Break out the party games, you've got a full house!
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    by Sarah Simon

    Chess is a strategical game that requires much thinking and planning in order to win. There are two players; one plays with white pieces while the other plays with black. The game takes place on a c...read more
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    Pressman Toys and Games

    Pressman has been making board games for over 85 years. Pressman board games include, Jeopardy, Mastermind, and Tri-Ominoes.

    Visit Pressman online to find more great board games!

    Nominate an Article

    Have you read a great article in Helium's Board Game channel? Send me the link and I'll feature it here in a future update.

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    Kathleen Richardson
    Posted on: Apr 27, 09 at 09:25 AM
    I was raised on Canasta and raised my kids on board games Great site, Susan. Well done.
    Shaheen Darr
    Posted on: Apr 26, 09 at 05:14 PM
    Great zone Susan, time to get that monopoloy board out again, its been ages! They are a great way to keep the kids occupied in a constructive way...and the adults :)
    Jim Bessey
    Posted on: Apr 26, 09 at 03:21 AM
    I love this zone, Susan! We played board games throughout my childhood and continue to enjoy them. No matter how many PC games are created, no matter how good they are, they will never truly replace a great board game. I'll be back to read more of what you've posted here. Thanks for an outstanding page! ~Jim http://www.helium.com/zone/990-jim-bessey-writers-portfolio
    Linda S. Watts
    Posted on: Apr 24, 09 at 10:31 PM
    I absolutely love this zone! I am sharing it at the various networking sites I go to daily.
    Susan Quilty
    Posted on: Mar 13, 09 at 10:14 PM
    Thanks, all! :-)
    Wayne Reeves
    Posted on: Mar 09, 09 at 04:35 PM
    I like it - Game on! Had to vote for Monopoly in the poll - I've even wrote an article on how to win at it!
    Holly Rogers
    Posted on: Mar 06, 09 at 09:47 AM
    Great site and thanks for using my article. You are more than welcome.
    Dawn Hawkins
    Posted on: Mar 06, 09 at 03:06 AM
    You have done a great job with this zone! I stopped by to place my vote. Thanks for the promo. Dawn

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    by Bobby Coles

    Scene it? is a sensational board game that can easily be played with or without the board. Many cinematic enthusiasts will play this game without the board, ensuring that they see the optimum amount o...read more
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    Books on Board Games

    Enhance your hobby with these great books:

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    Use the Mattel Game Finder

    Mattel produces great games, such as Scene It!, Apples to Apples, and Pictionary.

    Visit Mattel Game Finder.com to find a game for your next get together.

    by Linda S. Watts

    There are over 4,000 board games engineered for learning. More are being created annually. Granted, all games are educational in some way or another, but let's look at a few games that are specificall...read more
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