Definition of board game
: a game of strategy (such as checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by moving pieces on a board
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Benjamin, who is called Ben, is a creative and friendly child who loves video games, puzzles, and board games.
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Geek out on arcade games, anime, board games and more at Orlando-area restaurants and bars.
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Design a skateboard, create a three-dimensional animal, make a board game, learn the art of anime, or choose from more than a dozen other activities led by instructors who are experts in their fields.
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Jumanji board: Guthrie’s Tavern Veteran Wrigleyvillians know the best spot to play board games in the city is Guthrie’s Tavern, a friendly reprieve from the raucous streets of the neighborhood.
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Of the thousands of board games on the market, the partners have selected about 500 games, most of which take anywhere from half an hour to two hours to play.
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My cousins were shoulder to shoulder around a board game, competitive shrieks rising from the table.
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From cover stories in the Saturday Evening Post to Mickey Mouse cartoons and board games, the new airmail service captured the imagination of the American public.
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Bring blankets or chairs, board games, crafts and activities.
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First Known Use of board game
1854
BOARD GAME Defined for English Language Learners
board game
Definition of board game for English Language Learners
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: a game (such as chess) that is played by moving pieces on a special board
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