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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Children’s books and board games, Wii and family films are available on request.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The key is to find toys that will appeal to most kids, like a Squishmallow, a Lego set, or a board game.
—Parents, 2 June 2026
While some students have found ways to get around the rules, teens and teachers say the policy has ushered in a cultural shift, where anecdotally students have turned to digital cameras, board games and other forms of entertainment beyond their cellphones.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Moments of trial and error can make a movement phrase look like a Twister board game, as mobility and balance choices are made.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The key is to find toys that will appeal to most kids, like a Squishmallow, a Lego set, or a board game.
—Parents, 2 June 2026
While some students have found ways to get around the rules, teens and teachers say the policy has ushered in a cultural shift, where anecdotally students have turned to digital cameras, board games and other forms of entertainment beyond their cellphones.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Moments of trial and error can make a movement phrase look like a Twister board game, as mobility and balance choices are made.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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