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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Jon has gone on vacations with the McDonalds and been to their house many times to cook meals and play board games.
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John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
When you’re done trick-or-treating and the party's over, settle in with scary video games, horror movies, or spooky board games.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
The intrigue: Patrons can bring their own board games or participate in monthly Dungeons & Dragons battles and tabletop tournaments.
Between the lines: Consumer interest in hard cider is expected to grow as its popularity surges.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Ask for one of a dozen board games at the bar, then sink into a leather couch by the fire.
—Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
When you’re done trick-or-treating and the party's over, settle in with scary video games, horror movies, or spooky board games.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
The intrigue: Patrons can bring their own board games or participate in monthly Dungeons & Dragons battles and tabletop tournaments.
Between the lines: Consumer interest in hard cider is expected to grow as its popularity surges.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Ask for one of a dozen board games at the bar, then sink into a leather couch by the fire.
—Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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