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This is one of the most popular board games of all time, and part of its charm is that it tested how much useless information you’ve retained through the years. It’s also been critically lauded as well, and parents appreciated its educational aspects. It was a devil to complete, however, but it really was fun. This was especially true for adults and nerdy kids. Television The ‘Television’ section contains all of our articles related to the small screen. We have a very wide range of content – there’s a strong 80s focus with trivia on EastEnders and Grange Hill, but you can also find articles on popular contemporary TV programmes such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. If you fancy something a bit more niche then don’t worry – we’ve also got plenty of content on cult hits such as Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Quantum Leap. Happy hunting! Uno is the basic, classic, most popular card game that is played at parties, events, and on family game night. This card game is superior to many due to its fun and competitive vibe. 7. Barrel Of Monkeys

Candy Land: A childhood classic, it is remarkable how popular and fun this game is considering there is no strategy. Each player goes through this roll-and-move board game as directed by the dice. This game is another that might not be remembered by a lot of people as it's not very popular anymore, but Don't Break The Ice was once a household classic. 10. Chutes And Ladders Mystery Mansion is one that maybe a lot of people don't know about but it was once very popular in the 1980s. Mystery Mansion is a game that consists of people searching through objects in a Mansion to try to find a hidden treasure. 5. PictionaryGuess Who? is a great game that many people have seen or played in some sort of format. Again, we have this game mainly digitally now, but nothing will beat this classic guessing game in physical form. 9. Don't Break The Ice But despite the bloody plot device, Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard and Professor Plum have etched themselves pretty well on the public consciousness for characters who are nothing more than a headshot on a card. 7. Scrabble

Winning a board game, especially a challenging one, can be immensely satisfying. The feeling of accomplishment, even in a friendly competition, can be a powerful motivator for playing board games. The pursuit of victory and the realization of a well-thought-out plan coming to fruition is an experience that provides a sense of triumph and fulfillment. Every single game of Monopoly ever played has surely remained unfinished, either through sheer boredom, or in someone’s divorce.And Uncle Geoff keeps on making that joke about the money like no one had ever thought about it before. Game of Life: Game of Life gave you the opportunity to find a job and have children before you had to find a job and have children in your real life. We’ll leave you to decide which was more fun… In practice, you played it for five overs, tops, before your mate Baz got bored and swung too enthusiastically for a six, sending, batsman, fielders, pitch, and groundside drinks flying off the table. Embark on a grand quest of adventure and heroism with the legendary 80s board game, HeroQuest. This epic fantasy game transported players into a world of perilous dungeons, ancient treasures, and fearsome monsters. With its beautifully crafted miniatures, immersive storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics, HeroQuest ignited the imaginations of players, young and old. From choosing your hero’s class to embarking on perilous quests and battling nefarious foes, every step of the journey was filled with excitement and strategic decision-making. Whether you played as a mighty barbarian, cunning elf, fearless dwarf, or wise wizard, HeroQuest allowed you to forge your own path, unravel mysteries, and vanquish evil. Even today, this iconic board game continues to captivate enthusiasts, serving as a timeless reminder of the power of imagination and the allure of heroic tales. So, gather your party, sharpen your swords, and prepare to relive the thrilling quests of HeroQuest. Build a Better Burger Chutes And Ladders is yet another classic that many people loved to play in the 80s and it's still a staple in many households today.

Four characters and a giant, multi-level dungeon filled with monsters, food and treasure: this was all Ed Logg needed to construct the most hectic and exciting multi-player action game of the decade. Utilising the staple elements of the role-playing genre while removing all the boring talking bits, Gauntlet ushered in the dungeon crawler genre, eventually leading to Diablo, The Binding of Isaac and Hades. It also meant that childhood me started every mealtime with the words: “Warrior needs food badly,” for which I apologise to my family. 5. Gradius (1985, Konami)News Breaking News! This category is devoted to all of our news articles, with a focus on the biggest breaking stories in the world of show business. We’ve managed to break plenty of viral news stories in the past, from the release of the new Lion King live-action movie to the announcement that Holly Willoughby would be replacing Ant McPartlin on I’m A Celebrity. As well as entertainment news we also feature breaking articles from the most weird and wonderful corners of the internet. If you want to keep up-to-date with fascinating news stories that are slightly off-the-radar, then this is the place to be. Mouse Trap: Be honest now, did Mouse Trap ever work properly for you? We found that it took ages to set the damn thing up, and when you eventually got round to setting it off one of the parts would always let you down and not work. Will Wright’s urban design simulation took its authentic approach from dozens of textbooks (especially Urban Dynamics by Jay W Forrester), bringing economics, architecture, culture and law enforcement into its complex town-building engine – and it was a revelation. With its non-didactic design, which encouraged experimentation and self-expression, the game inspired a generation of students to become politicians and town planners, and more importantly, led to The Sims. 7. Robotron 2084 (1982, Williams Electronics)

Board games offer a thrilling arena for competition and strategic thinking. The challenges posed by these games can be mentally stimulating and thought-provoking. They require players to devise intricate strategies, anticipate opponents’ moves, and adapt to changing circumstances. This intellectual exercise is not only fun but also helps improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Hungry Hungry Hippo: This game certainly had the chance to get out of control with 4 children banging on the Hippo controls. Battleship: A classic game with a classic commercial line to go with it. Who can forget the “You sunk my battleship!” tagline. The game probably had a little strategy involved but you cannot deny that the strategy had a ceiling and was limited to whether the opponent would place his ships lengthwise or width wise once you found the Hungry Hungry Hippos is yet another children's board game that we see in a lot of households. It's a very fun game for children and parents to play, plus it's not your typical board game. 3. Connect Four But, despite this, it’s somehow united families for generations, especially during the festive season, and acted as a gateway to many other board games.

Barrel Of Monkeys is one of those games that even I played as a child, but I don't see many other kids playing with it nowadays. However, before I feel that it as as staple in many households with children. 8. Guess Who? For many, board games are steeped in nostalgia. They remind us of childhood memories, family gatherings, or late-night game nights with friends. These traditions hold a special place in our hearts and often evoke feelings of comfort and fond remembrance. They are a link to the past that transcends generations. Is it true that they don’t make games like they used to, or is it simply that our eyes are so blinded with nostalgia that we can’t accept that anything new is better than what we used to have? The rogue-landlord training device was, and is, so popular, it was practically sent through the front door of all households in the 1980s. There’s only so many injuries a patient can have before ‘unfortunate’ starts looking ‘irresponsible’ 14. Monopoly