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Trivial Pursuit: This was impossible to play with your parents until they released the family edition, after which it was all too easy to beat them. 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 Games

There’s only so many injuries a patient can have before ‘unfortunate’ starts looking ‘irresponsible’ 14. Monopoly Ever wanted to figure out a murder mystery but don’t want to get your hands too dirty? Clue has had everyone fascinated with the gruesome and digging up dirt since its birth in 1943. While this board game can be a hit-or-miss depending on the person, there’s no doubting its legacy—seven video games, a film, a television series, and one musical later the board game is still going strong, selling at least three million copies a year in over 73 different countries. Two notable editions that were produced in the ‘80s for the game were the 1986 and 1988 edition. In 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. Scrabble: My sister used to make up words then look in the dictionary on the off chance they existed. Because she’s a cheat. Game of Life: Game of Life gave you the opportunity to find a job and have children before you had to find a job and have children in your real life. We’ll leave you to decide which was more fun…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 the The rogue-landlord training device was, and is, so popular, it was practically sent through the front door of all households in the 1980s. Some of our most classic board games were extremely popular in the 80s such as Candy Land. You don't need to be born in the 1980s to have played some of these games because a lot are readily still available in regular stores such as Walmart. 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) 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.

This is one of the most popular board games of all time, and part of its charm is that it tested how much useless information you’ve retained through the years. It’s also been critically lauded as well, and parents appreciated its educational aspects. It was a devil to complete, however, but it really was fun. This was especially true for adults and nerdy kids.Home» Types Of Games» Board Games» Classic 80s Board Games – Old School Fun! Classic 80s Board Games – Old School Fun!

Hungry Hungry Hippo: This game certainly had the chance to get out of control with 4 children banging on the Hippo controls. Every single game of Monopoly ever played has surely remained unfinished, either through sheer boredom, or in someone’s divorce. Notable for its incredibly fun, but somewhat dubious get-the-kids-into-gambling casino in the middle of the board. 13. OperationA bunch of adventuring bounty-hunting teams coincidentally all discover a lost world filled with treasure. 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

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 Uno is the basic, classic, most popular card game that is played at parties, events, and on family game night. This card game is superior to many due to its fun and competitive vibe. 7. Barrel Of Monkeys Television The ‘Television’ section contains all of our articles related to the small screen. We have a very wide range of content – there’s a strong 80s focus with trivia on EastEnders and Grange Hill, but you can also find articles on popular contemporary TV programmes such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. If you fancy something a bit more niche then don’t worry – we’ve also got plenty of content on cult hits such as Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Quantum Leap. Happy hunting! And Uncle Geoff keeps on making that joke about the money like no one had ever thought about it before.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? 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