Board games have made a massive comeback in the past decade. And researchers are discovering that board games are not only fun, they may also benefit our brains, especially as we age.

The global board games market has an estimated value of $18.53 billion and is projected to grow by $5.17 billion from 2025 to 2029. Classic games such as chess, Monopoly, Scrabble and Go remain popular, now joined by modern favorites such as Ticket to Ride, Pandemic and Wingspan. If you think you don’t have anyone to play with, no problem. Board game cafes and bars offer a place to drink, socialize and play outside the home.

Since antiquity - senet, a board game played by the Egyptians, dates to around 3100 B.C. - players have reveled in the shared experience, healthy competition and sheer entertainment val

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