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Make your way around the board of ‘Monopoly: Pokémon’ and catch ’em all.
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The ’80s trivia game was turned down by board game giants. It wound up outselling Monopoly.
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The year 1974 gave us Post-It Notes, the Rubik's Cube, Bailey's Irish Cream, and more.
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After Ralph Anspach created an anti-monopoly game, he ended up in the middle of a controversial patent case with Parker Brothers over the history of ‘Monopoly’ itself.
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Unlike most ’Monopoly’ games, this version will keep you on your feet.
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You can play Dr. Seuss ‘Scrabble’ here or there—you can play it anywhere!
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Clark Griswold's hopeless holiday is now available in board game form.
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Discover some of the most valuable board games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “HeroQuest,” “Dream Phone,” and others.
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Settle your sweet tooth (and build some alliances in the process) with this all-new cookbook inspired by 'The Settlers of Catan.'
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Longtime fans of the ‘Disney Villainous’ board game might consider this a collectible.
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Rack up properties like Paddy's Pub in the new ‘It’s Always Sunny’ edition of Monopoly.
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For a limited time, you can save 90 percent on products from the Mental Floss Store Vault with this promo code.
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Because doing the daily Wordle alone on your phone sometimes just isn’t enough.
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If Twyla invited you to her murder mystery party, would you just go—or would you pull a Moira Rose and “RSVP as pending”?
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Discover 14 different board games based on your favorite movies and TV shows like 'Friends,' 'The Golden Girls,' 'Alien,' and more.
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Whether you’re a logophile or just enjoy casual wordplay, chances are you’re obsessed with Scrabble. Here’s what you should know about the game.
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Hasbro has released a new Monopoly: 'Bridgerton' edition board game at Target in anticipation of the Netflix romance show's second season.
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These 11 different Monopoly editions—including Monopoly: Cheaters Edition, 'Game of Thrones' Monopoly, and others—put a fun twist on this classic board game.
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From the monster ballad stylings of 'Crossfire' to the sugary pop genius of Polly Pocket, here are some of the most memorable toy jingles from the '90s.
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These two-player board and card games are the perfect way for you and another person to pass the time.
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