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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One of her favorite board games was Scruples, which challenges players with moral dilemmas.
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Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Play classic board games like Chess together on the go, anywhere.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
The vinyl edition of the upcoming album will be released Oct. 25, bolstered by Welcome to the Family: The Game, an exclusive board game printed onto the vinyl edition’s gatefold.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
Recognizing climate change as one of the world’s most pressing issues, Yount thought a board game might provide an opportunity to tutor children and young adults in environmental stewardship.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
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Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Play classic board games like Chess together on the go, anywhere.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
The vinyl edition of the upcoming album will be released Oct. 25, bolstered by Welcome to the Family: The Game, an exclusive board game printed onto the vinyl edition’s gatefold.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
Recognizing climate change as one of the world’s most pressing issues, Yount thought a board game might provide an opportunity to tutor children and young adults in environmental stewardship.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Board game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20game. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
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