Game Skill

If you were asked if you could guess the top 5 board games of all time then you are very likely to agree on at least three of them. Even with so many board games on the market you would find a select few that everyone seems to know. Kids are fascinated by board games even now as they come in all styles, colours and designs that intrigue them. There is such a huge variation also in the way that the games are played and a lot of imagination has gone into many of the games that make them truly unique. Board games are indoor games, though it is fun when you find outdoor versions of them, so they compete a little with the numerous computer games that are available in the typical home. Some of the board games have migrated in a fashion to the various computers and consoles available but there is still something quite magical about sitting around a board games and playing.

Here are the top five board games that around the world have become popular. How many of them would you have included?

1. Monopoly
   
   Monopoly has been a definite favourite throughout a number of decades; no matter the age group it has a strong following. In 1999, the Guinness Book of Records published that this was the most played game in the world. If you didn’t know the rules here are the basics. The is one person who becomes the banker, he is in charge of all the money and the other players all have to roll the dice and move their piece around the edge of a square board full of properties. They can buy the property if it is empty, or pay rent or charges if it belongs to someone else. There are also a number of cards which take you into different scenarios, some good and some bad, some even that will land you in jail. Jail, of course is one of the properties that will slow you down. The winner is the person with the most money and property and this can take a few hours to achieve.
2. Scrabble
   
   Scrabble is another board game with a massive following. As with Monopoly you will see many variations of this game on the market. The benefit of this game is that it does help you to improve your spelling and vocabulary as you improve at the game. To play the game you place letter tiles on a grid to form words connected to each other. The letter tiles have points and the grid has certain multipliers that help toward winning the game with the most points. It can be a contest between people of how powerful their vocabulary is.
3. Chess
   
   One of the oldest classics, this game has had a long history and consistent following. Your moves on a chess board are down to a number of rules for each of the pieces but the strategies that can be used to play are numerous and complex. You essentially play your pieces against an opponent and they are either black or white. Your pieces can move towards the opponents and the aim of the game is to take their pieces out. The different pieces have different powers of movement and passing from pawns to queens. Chess involves thinking of possible moves that can be made and is a very intellectual pursuit. A good game will probably last for hours if each player is proficient.
4. Checkers or Draughts
   
   Using the same or similar to the chess board but with simpler pieces and movement. The pieces can jump over and take the opponents pieces and the winner is the person left with a piece on the board. This game will end in a stalemate if both players are good and do not make any mistakes. A big following and a simple game to master this is a popular family game that often helps children learn to strategize.
5. Trivial Pursuit
   
   The youngest of the board games, it was created in 1979, Trivial Pursuit is one that caught on quickly and remained a favourite. Essentially testing your ability to answer general knowledge questions on a range of subjects this board game is an active and social one.

I’ve got all of those games in my home have you? I still love playing them but there are also lots of new skill games to check out. You can find all of these board games and more at the Amazon site. Just click on top board games.