board game
Americannoun
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a game, as checkers or chess, requiring the moving of pieces from one section of a board to another.
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any game played on a board.
Etymology
Origin of board game
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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He has worked with Mattel and Coach and designed the wacky cartoon characters in the popular board game Cranium.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Inspired by the 1970s board game Mastermind, Wordle players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback only through coloured tiles.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Last year, Quaid told The Times that he and Doumit “have a whole morning routine” involving coffee, music and sometimes even a board game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
PAWTUCKET, R.I.—The maker of Candyland, Monopoly and Scrabble has a new board game on its hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
“How many of you are familiar with Mr. Lemoncello’s classic board game Hurry to the Top of the Heap?”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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