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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This mechanic can be found in board games like Dominion and Thunderstone, but it wasn’t fully popularized on consoles until the game made landfall last year.
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The producers said the Sea Battle format was inspired by the ‘Bataille Navale’ board game.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The number of board games is also very good—but focuses more on classics like Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, and Scrabble.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The decor includes a fireplace and comfy sofa, along with game tables and a library of board games.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The producers said the Sea Battle format was inspired by the ‘Bataille Navale’ board game.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The number of board games is also very good—but focuses more on classics like Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, and Scrabble.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The decor includes a fireplace and comfy sofa, along with game tables and a library of board games.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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