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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KPop Demon Hunters Edition, where anywhere from two to six players can play the classic Hasbro board game.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
From vintage wicker baskets and colorful quilts to board games and coolers, thrift stores offer affordable items to create a memorable picnic.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
After almost 14 years of serving fans of classic video games, card, and board games on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue, a popular bar will be shutting down for good.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
It was even turned into a board game.
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Maddie Stone,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
From vintage wicker baskets and colorful quilts to board games and coolers, thrift stores offer affordable items to create a memorable picnic.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
After almost 14 years of serving fans of classic video games, card, and board games on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue, a popular bar will be shutting down for good.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
It was even turned into a board game.
—
Maddie Stone,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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