It's April 11 — aka National Board Game Day — and it just so happens to fall on a Friday this year. Coincidence? No. Destiny?

who runs the board-game blog the Tabletop Family. “It’s simple to play, a breeze to teach, and utterly addictive.” Word-association games are a great choice to play with friends in larger ...

Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom, a good board game can keep the little ones entertained for hours — not to mention help strengthen their critical-thinking skills.