For a long time, board games were a big part of family life. Before smartphones, streaming services, and online gaming became ...

For some people, board games are defined by excess. Excess rules, excess downtime, and excess explanations that begin with 'once you get it, it’s simple,' before whipping a rulebook akin to a novella.

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Board games have made a big comeback, drawing players into cafes for social fun, blending classic titles and new strategies, all while fostering connection in our digital age.