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Hungry Hungry Hippo: This game certainly had the chance to get out of control with 4 children banging on the Hippo controls. And Uncle Geoff keeps on making that joke about the money like no one had ever thought about it before.

This game is another that might not be remembered by a lot of people as it's not very popular anymore, but Don't Break The Ice was once a household classic. 10. Chutes And Ladders But despite the bloody plot device, Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard and Professor Plum have etched themselves pretty well on the public consciousness for characters who are nothing more than a headshot on a card. 7. Scrabble Monopoly in reverse; have a million quid at the start of the game and try to be the first to lose it. Lumped with Mario Kart for being the ultimate breaker of friendships, Monopoly is a must for any list of best board games—leaving out this monumental board game from any applicable board game list would be almost heretical. As a board game created in the 1930s and used even by the British Secret Service to support POWs captured by Nazis during WWII, Monopoly technically can’t be solely considered as a 1980s game though it did see a fair amount of (legal) action during that decade due to a parody version of it released by San Francisco State University professor Ralph Anspach. In fact, it wasn’t until the 90’s when Hasbro finally acquired the game and its owner, the Parker Brothers. The world of board games is vast and diverse, with options to suit every taste and age group. Whether you prefer strategy games, word games, party games, or cooperative games, there’s a board game out there for everyone. The variety of options ensures that the world of board games is continually evolving and offers something for everyone.For many, board games are steeped in nostalgia. They remind us of childhood memories, family gatherings, or late-night game nights with friends. These traditions hold a special place in our hearts and often evoke feelings of comfort and fond remembrance. They are a link to the past that transcends generations. There’s only so many injuries a patient can have before ‘unfortunate’ starts looking ‘irresponsible’ 14. Monopoly

Battleship: A classic game with a classic commercial line to go with it. Who can forget the “You sunk my battleship!” tagline. The game probably had a little strategy involved but you cannot deny that the strategy had a ceiling and was limited to whether the opponent would place his ships lengthwise or width wise once you found theIn a world dominated by screens, board games offer a welcome respite. They allow players to disconnect from the digital realm and engage in a tangible, hands-on activity. This break from screens can be refreshing, providing an opportunity to relax and recharge without the constant allure of digital devices. Mystery Mansion is one that maybe a lot of people don't know about but it was once very popular in the 1980s. Mystery Mansion is a game that consists of people searching through objects in a Mansion to try to find a hidden treasure. 5. Pictionary

In practice, you played it for five overs, tops, before your mate Baz got bored and swung too enthusiastically for a six, sending, batsman, fielders, pitch, and groundside drinks flying off the table. Four characters and a giant, multi-level dungeon filled with monsters, food and treasure: this was all Ed Logg needed to construct the most hectic and exciting multi-player action game of the decade. Utilising the staple elements of the role-playing genre while removing all the boring talking bits, Gauntlet ushered in the dungeon crawler genre, eventually leading to Diablo, The Binding of Isaac and Hades. It also meant that childhood me started every mealtime with the words: “Warrior needs food badly,” for which I apologise to my family. 5. Gradius (1985, Konami) Guess Who? is a great game that many people have seen or played in some sort of format. Again, we have this game mainly digitally now, but nothing will beat this classic guessing game in physical form. 9. Don't Break The Ice Whatever the answer, we’re going to say it; They don’t make games like they used to. Feast your eyes on the selection of classic 80s board games below, and I’m sure you’ll agree that we had it good growing up in the 80’s and early 90’s. How many do you remember? Which was your favorite? Are there any you can’t believe that we’ve left out? Our Favorite 80s Board GamesEvery single game of Monopoly ever played has surely remained unfinished, either through sheer boredom, or in someone’s divorce. Is it true that they don’t make games like they used to, or is it simply that our eyes are so blinded with nostalgia that we can’t accept that anything new is better than what we used to have?