Board games are timeless classics that have been around for centuries. They’re an excellent way to bond with your family and friends while creating memories that you can cherish forever. With the advancement of technology, many board games have been revamped to keep up with the times, with some even being modernized into video games.
And let’s face it, it’s clear to see why household names would try their hand within the digital gaming sphere. Within the card game world, games such as solitaire and poker have all become digital and online favorites. In fact, websites such as Bovada allow fans of card and strategy games to play real money video poker online, as well as other card classics such as blackjack and Baccarat.
Such establishments have even turned classics such as Monopoly into slot games as well. And speaking of Hasbro’s finest creation, we may as well start our run down there. Here are the most popular board games of the 21st century.
Monopoly
Despite being around since 1935, Monopoly is still one of the most beloved board games in the world. It is a game of strategy, skill, and luck, like the games available at Bovada. The goal of the game is to amass as much wealth as possible by buying and selling properties.
It is a game that teaches fiscal management and decision-making. Monopoly has undergone several updates and changes over the years, including themed versions for popular franchises like Game of Thrones and The Simpsons. Even though the game will turn 90 years old in less than two years’ time, it remains as popular as ever.
Operation
If you’re looking to have your manual dexterity and concentration tested, look no further than operation. The game involves removing tiny organs and bones from a cartoon patient without touching the metal wall of the patient’s body cavity. If you touch the patient’s wall, the buzzer will sound, and you will lose points.
This board game has been around for seeming eons as well, but not quite as long as the aforementioned Monopoly. It was created in the 1960s, and it remains a favorite of many people. We don’t know how though. The frustration this game can bring is real, so make sure you’re nice and calm before getting the game underway.
Snakes and Ladders
Surprisingly, Snakes and Ladders originated in India and has been around for centuries, but it managed to conquer the United States of America and the rest of the world throughout the last century. The game involves rolling a dice and moving your player to its corresponding square. If your player lands on the bottom part of a ladder, you climb up higher squares, but if you land on the head of a snake, you slide down to a lower square.
The game is unpredictable and can change in the blink of an eye. It is easy to play and can accommodate players of all ages, providing fun for the whole family. But this too can frustrate you, especially when you’re seconds away from victory only to slide all the way down the pecking order.
Dungeons and Dragons
This board game is not for the faint-hearted. It is a role-playing game that involves creating a character and going on adventures in a world full of magic and sorcery. The game requires players to be creative and imaginative as they make decisions that will determine their fate in the game. It has been around since the 1970s and is still widely played today.
In recent years, the game has enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance. Beloved TV shows such as Stranger Things, Community, and iZombie all highlight how fun D&D can be, and that has helped the classic reel in a wealth of new players over the last decade or so. And if that isn’t enough, there’s even a drinking game that has been created in its honor.
Settlers of Catan
Look no further than Settlers of Catan if you’re searching for a trade and tactics game. Like the popular video game “Sid Meyer’s Civilization,” the game includes creating towns and settlements while exchanging resources with other players. To win the game, you must amass ten victory points, which you claim by ensuring your built world prospers. Since its release in the 1990s, Settlers of Catan has won numerous accolades for both its design and gameplay, and it remains as popular as ever.
Trivial Pursuit
It’s easy to see why Trivial Pursuit has been a game night staple for so long. Each category of trivia question in the game is represented by a distinct color. Each player takes a turn rolling the die, moving their game piece around the board, and answering inquiries to gather wedges of the appropriate color for each category.
The winner is the first person to gather all six colors and get to the middle of the board. Trivial Pursuit is fantastic because it offers difficulty for players of all ages and interests. Everyone has the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise because there are categories spanning from History to Pop Culture. And there are themed version of this as well, such as a Dungeons & Dragons special!