Board Games

The board game dates back to when cavemen roamed the earth, a time when it was decided that fun could be had throwing pebbles over a sectioned (re: chequered) stone plaque. Delighted by the who-could-throw-the-most game, the cavemen made it a regular pastime, and each time wondered at the lucky winner who threw great numbers of pebbles.

Board games have journeyed a long way since then and, although the past few years have seen a decline in their popularity, they are far from extinct. As a matter of fact this ancient entertainment form is taking over the store-front right now. Yes, my game loving friends, board games have made their way back into mainstream culture, so most (online) stores are carrying them for public purchase. And by replicating all the artefacts from the Museum of Entertainment History, newer and better models are sprouting up each day--just look at all the available types of Monopoly !

So get a game and perform the ancient ritual of game night.

What's Hot on the Board Game Market?

Top Five Picks:

For Kids

Zooloretto	Elefun	Memory	Candyland	We're Going on a Bear Hunt

For Young Adults/Teens

Cranium	The Settlers of Catan	Ticket to Ride	Ten Days in Africa  Ten Days in the U.S.A.  Ten Days in Asia  Ten Days in Europe	Urban Myth

For Adults

Cranium Wow!	Trivial Pursuit	Battle of the Sexes	I've Never...The Game of Truth	Dirty Minds

Classic Games

Mouse Trap	The Game of Life	Battleship	Checkers  and Chess	Twister

Family Games

Witch's Brew	Pandemic	Pictionary	Scattergories	221 Baker Street

Party Games

Last Word	Apples to Apples	Time's Up!	How to Host Your Own Murder	Taboo

 Word Games

Scrabble	Rummikub	Balderdash	Pass the Bomb

Strategy Games

GIPF	Tzaar	Ponte Del Diavolo	Metropolys	Othello

Adventure Games

Lost Cities	Descent: The Road to Legend	Piratissimo	Carcassonne	BattleLore

Mystery Games

Mystery of the Abbey	Cluedo	Scotland Yard	Top Secret Spies	Ghost Chase