What is the best family board game to play at Christmas?
For those safely bubbled up with the in-laws, board games can offer a communal bonding experience. Pass the dice .
Board silly . (from left) Monopoly; Catan; Trivial Pursuit. Photograph: Alamy
Board silly . (from left) Monopoly; Catan; Trivial Pursuit. Photograph: Alamy
Mon 14 Dec 2020 08.00 EST
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This frustrating oubliette of a year has ended up being a rainy caravan holiday on a huge scale. Legions of us have been stuck indoors casting around for leisure options. So, alongside the headline-grabbing launch of a new generation of consoles, more old-fashioned games have also been enjoying a resurgence. Hasbro – landlords of the venerable Monopoly franchise – recently reported a 21% increase in board game sales.