If you wanted to 1v1 a friend back in the day, there was no Super Smash Bros. to help you do it. The answer? A board game. Many of these old school board games still hold up today, offering engaging gameplay without screens or complex rules. In many cases, the older the better. This list looks at 15 classic board games that continue to feel relevant, challenging, and enjoyable decades after their release.
Backgammon
An ancient board game that combines dice based movement with long-term strategic planning.
Monopoly
A property trading game developed in the early 20th century, centered on money management and negotiation.
Scrabble
A word based board game introduced in the 1930s, rewarding vocabulary and spatial strategy.
