board game
noun
plural board games
: a game (such as checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by placing or moving pieces on a board
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It’s accompanied by a matching round ottoman, which functions as a footrest or extra seat and also has a removable top that reveals a hidden storage compartment to tuck away books, board games, and other odds and ends.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Add trays to the top to organize keys, mail, leashes, and other everyday necessities, and use the bottom for decorative storage baskets, blankets, board games, and more.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The study also found that participants became frustrated with Pepper for reasons similar to those that make people irritated with overly competitive friends or family members during board games.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
With its eclectic collection of vinyl records and board games, Kibbitznest, a WiFi-free book bar in Lincoln Park, has been capturing the fancies of those seeking a digital detox for nearly a decade.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Add trays to the top to organize keys, mail, leashes, and other everyday necessities, and use the bottom for decorative storage baskets, blankets, board games, and more.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The study also found that participants became frustrated with Pepper for reasons similar to those that make people irritated with overly competitive friends or family members during board games.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
With its eclectic collection of vinyl records and board games, Kibbitznest, a WiFi-free book bar in Lincoln Park, has been capturing the fancies of those seeking a digital detox for nearly a decade.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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