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by guest BLOGSTAR - October 12, 2010 - 2:03 PM
For years, they’ve provided us with fun for the family and friends without having to leave our homes. But the history of these games goes back much farther than you’d expect (of course fans of Lost already know this). Today we take a look at the illustrious history of board games, thanks to our friends from OnlineDating.org because nothing says “I’m ready to settle down” than telling your prospects you love board games.
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Comments (4)
“Influentiated”?!?! Come on, people, let’s not make things more complicated (complexifiated?) than they have to be!
posted by Jon. on 10-12-2010 at 2:29 pm
I am enthusiasticalogically in a state of agreementism, Jon who is called Jon!
Also, I think Trivial Pursuit belongs somewhere on that chart.
posted by Mark on 10-12-2010 at 3:04 pm
LoL. Influentiated.
I challenge anyone on this site to a game of Scrabble. Or words free with friends.
All your base are belong to us!
posted by xanderjones on 10-12-2010 at 4:18 pm
Chess is NOT the number 1 most played game in the world. Go (also known as weiqi and baduk) is played by more people since it is so big in East Asia.
posted by Derrick on 12-13-2010 at 1:33 am