Despite the competition from high-tech video and mobile games, board games are rising in popularity. You may be surprised to learn that there are many benefits to playing table-top board games. From strategy games to trivia games, board games are a wonderful exercise for the brain. 

Benefits of Board Games

Board games have been around since ancient times and they continue to be popular in many households across the globe.

Classic board games such as Monopoly, Chess, Scrabble, Cluedo, and others are played by people across all age groups. New games such as Azul and Gloomhaven are created all the time.

Some benefits of playing board games are that they:

1.   Reduce screen time, allowing more time for interaction with family and friends.
2.   Increase brain function; improving logical thinking; teaching problem-solving skills.
3.   Create connections with family and friends.
4.   Teach kids cause and effect and improve language and concentration skills.
5.   Develop confidence and teach decision-making.
6.   Relieve stress – playing with family and friends involves fun and lots of laughter.
7.   Can be played anywhere; no electricity is needed.
8.   Have nostalgic value – board games bring back fond memories for the older generation.

Types and Examples of Board Games

From Strategy games to Trivia games, there are a wide variety of board games to suit different interests and ages.

Strategy Games

Strategy board games are a good way to stretch your brain. A popular strategy board game for all ages is Codenames. Old-time classic 2 player games like Chess and Battleship are still popular. Risk, an all-time favorite, strategic combat game of conquests is still very popular, especially the new version, Risk Legacy. Settlers of Catan is a good strategy game recommended for families. 

Fun Family Favorites

Pictionary, Charades, Disney Games, Clue, Ticket to Ride are fun family classics. Monopoly, a strategy game, teaches skills such as negotiating and trading. A firm family favorite, it is a Hasbro game that was played and enjoyed by many generations in the past and is still popular today. 

Word Games

Word board games are not just for English geeks and book lovers. Games like Scattergories and Taboo are fun for the whole family. Classic favorites like Boggle and Scrabble have been around for a long time and are still popular today. Word games are a great way to exercise one’s vocabulary.

Trivia Games

Trivia board games are more popular than ever; people never seem to tire of them. Over the years classic trivia games like Trivial Pursuit have become more specialized. Now there are theme-focused versions such as Trivial Pursuit: Harry Potter Edition.

Are you looking for an exciting new board game? Try Boom Again. Fans of trivia games will be greatly entertained by this fun game that takes you through the Boomer era. Boom Again is a game that connects old and young.

If reading this article has brought back some good memories for you, ditch the phone and pick up a board game – or two.