Monopoly® is licensed in 80 countries and published in 26 different languages. (from Monopoly).
The Germans like their board games, awarding some the prestigious title of Game of the Year (Spiel des Jahres). Some winners are popular here in the U.S., like Settlers of Caton, which won in 1995. Find more winners.
Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in the world; originally played by Egyptians. Its name has nothing to do with bacon, however. It comes from the words 'back' and the Old English 'gamen', meaning 'game'. (from Ezine@rticles).
The PlayStation 3 is out now, but Sony introduced the first PlayStation game console in North America on September 9, 1995. Game on!
Mario, you've come a long way, baby. The Nintendo 64, Nintendo's third home video game console, was released on September 29, 1996 in North America. It was followed with the Game Cube and the Wii. (from Nintendo.com: Company History).
Yahtzee was invented in 1956 by a Canadian couple aboard their yacht, hence the name Yahtzee. (from Idea Finder).
The puzzles of history, fact and fiction, reveal themselves. Trace the phenomenon of radioactive alpha decay, the links of gene theory, the perplexity of Gravity's Rainbow, and the cleverness of Sherlock Holmes.
Pursue your passion for puzzles as a career. Archaeologists, cybersleuths, and risk analysts engage in puzzling work. Enter puzzles in the search box to find other extraordinary jobs.
Find the Elsie Puzzle Box, Milton Bradley, Tasha Tudor, and more as you locate values on collectible puzzles and games selling at auction houses in the United States.
From arithmetic puzzles to the periodic puzzle, explore the challenges of science. For activities, experiments, and science news enter puzzles in the search box and select by category.
Puzzling plots, characters, and stories can be found in this booklist all about puzzles. Or you can find fun things to do with these boredom buster books.
The library is not always "serious." We are also about having fun! Check out this Web Arcade, where you will find all kinds of games, quizzes, puzzles, and more from around our website.
From cards to Sudoku, enjoy a variety of resources on different games. Travel back in time and have some fun with Early American activities and entertainment.
Crossword puzzle dictionaries for puzzle solvers and wordsmiths alike. Encounter the world of words teasing crossword challengers to meet their champion game.
Match your wits with The Puzzler from Car Talk. Answer this week's Puzzler, review the Puzzler archives, or submit your own stumper and it may be the next Car Talk Puzzler.
Choose between 3 puzzles to assemble a bird, boat, or man! Your problem solving skills will be challenged as you search for the right spot for each unique puzzle.
Enjoy the sounds of music you know in a whole new way with the creative juxtaposition of great composers with tunes from all times and place in this week's Piano Puzzler. Test your knowledge of notes and sound with this delightful puzzle of music for the brain.
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