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Board games, of course, were popular in North America long before 1776.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

PLAY: Board games are back in a big way, especially for younger kids who haven’t learned the valuable real-life lessons Monopoly and the Game of Life can teach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2022

Board games, art supplies, crafting materials and building toys such as wooden blocks are some possibilities.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021

Board games, puzzles and books became important again.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2020

Board games, train sets, air hockey and foosball tables, even a mini trampoline in the back.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio