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Why Board Games Are Good For You

By Angus Kidman on December 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM

No matter how much of a tech fetishist you are, chances are there’s a few board games kicking around your place if you’ve had Christmas in a household with kids in it. The BBC News Magazine offers an interesting perspective on why board games are valuable, ranging from the obvious (Monopoly builds patience) to the less-frequently discussed (building diplomacy skills). Time to break out the Cluedo, methinks.

Collect life lessons as you pass go [BBC News Magazine]

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  • Mary Couzin
    December 29, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    I thought the BBC article was terrific. There many more articles about why board games are good for you at http://www.gamesforeducators.com and suggested games. You can also post your questions about games on the board.

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  • CITIZENDEE
    December 30, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    What’s more, for thos of you that think board games are still just Monopoly or Cluedo - go and have a look in a well stocked games shop. There are many new board games that are ingenious and just a hell of a lot of fun.

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