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board game
noun
plural board games
: a game (such as checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by placing or moving pieces on a board
Examples of board game in a Sentence
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Our Hasbro gaming, which is the core board games, is a business that has been bucking the trend.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Here are a few classic party games to consider:
Balloon stomp
Beanbag toss
Freeze dance
Hide-and-seek
Limbo
Simon says
Treasure hunt
Also, don't forget about the ultimate indoor party games: board games!
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
This game is loud, silly, and fun for players aged 7 years and up, proving that the best family board games don’t have to be strategic or complex.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 July 2024
The family-friendly/dog-friendly tap room has picnic tables and board games, and is home to a variety of events, including yoga, trivia nights and community fundraisers.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1854, in the meaning defined above
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
board game
noun
: a game of strategy (as chess, checkers, or backgammon) played by moving pieces on a board
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Nglish: Translation of board game for Spanish Speakers
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