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Games Buying Guide

Some might think that in the current electronic age, board games have become obsolete.  Board games, however, are an easy and inexpensive way to entertain yourself and others, and exercise your brain while you're at it.  If you're training to ace the IQ test, strategy games like chess   or checkers   are an amusing and painless way to develop logic skills.  If you've always had aspirations to be on Jeopardy ,  try a game like Trivial Pursuit .  Furthermore, many board games are a sneaky way to develop your child's math or verbal skills, and such activities can lay the groundwork for future academic success.  Ivy League, here we come!

It's not all about education though; game nights are ideal for family togetherness and social bonding, and even better, they're fun!  Even if you have a sullen teenager who is too cool for anything, chances are that even he or she (once you get past the initial protests) will enjoy a good game of Monopoly .  The next time you're looking to make new friends in town or are wanting a new group activity, look around for a game night or start one of your own!  This guide will help you along your way.

Board Games

Picking a game can be a daunting process, but this guide will help you choose the right board game for anyone, young or old.

Card Games

Sure, 52-card pickup might have worked once on your younger brother, but trust us, there are far better games around - and people will actually want to play with you!

Chess Sets & Intelligent Chess Games

Now that Bobby Fischer has gone to the great chessboard in the sky, it's time for a new champ. Do you have what it takes?

Handheld Electronic Games

A compact way to take all your favorite games with you, wherever you go. Perfect for long car rides or that tedious public transport commute.

Beach Games

You've toiled for months to earn that prized vacation time. Make sure you make the most of your time by the shore with these fun activites!

Games of Skill

Infiltrate that posse of old codgers tossing around a bocce ball, get in the office foosball league, or win the respect of the entire bar in a round of darts.

Educational Toys and Games

The easiest way to get kids to learn is to trick them into thinking they're not learning a thing. Trust us on this one.

Video Games

It's the new millenium and let's face it, video games are here to stay. We'll help you decide what system is for you and how to make the most of your game time.

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