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    Barbie, Other Kid Classics Hit the Big Screen  Sep 30, 2009
    Straying away from some of today's digitized special effects and complicated plots, the simplistic approach of popular board games and teenage novels will soon hit big screens. Hollywood production companies, including Universal Pictures, are teaming with the likes of Hasbro to recreate game classics into screen adaptations. (ABC News)

    Backpacking without backaches  Sep 30, 2009
    At coffee hour, between 9 and 10 p.m., we watched the summer sun finally fade behind a mountain ridge while we sipped coffee, tea or hot chocolate and played one of the many board games the dining room had to offer. Say hi to the goats. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    To learn maths, just game on  Sep 30, 2009
    Even board games can help. A 2008 study in US asked primary schoolkids to play snakes and ladders regularly. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    New towing contract causes upset (563)  Sep 26, 2009
    Shelby Citizen wrote on Sep 25, 2009 9:40 AM:" Yep, I'z the unedmacated one here. I'z be at the meetin' Sept 29th at 7pm allz be meself.Just too funny......Anyway... back to the truth. I never met a Nightingale, my opinion is based solely on what I have seen on TV and I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks this. In a Township of 65 thousand plus residents only the 2% that are affected negatively by the governments decision show up to whine.Oh, and for those that don't live in Shelby Township... (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)

    Shanda Interactive Announces Shanda Games' Pricing of Initial Public Offering on NASDAQ Global Select Market  Sep 26, 2009
    Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and advanced casual online games in China, as well as online chess and board games, an e-sports game platform and a variety of cartoons, literary works and music. About Shanda Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    20 'never-tried-before' sex tips!  Sep 24, 2009
    Prop shop Anything can set the mood, so why not go right ahead and try one of these out - board games, delicious food in the bedroom and toys for the tub. 6. (India Times, India)

    * Ma rushing ECFA: trade lobby  Sep 24, 2009
    I put my daughter to bed and went back downstairs and we have several board games with maps of the world, and all were made in China. And when I examined them, all showed Taiwan and China to be the same color, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    New UMass-Lowell dormitory and conference center expected to benefit students, city  Sep 24, 2009
    Open spaces have been left to offer areas for studying and socializing, and some upper-floor suites have been converted into recreation areas, complete with pool tables, ping-pong, and board games. The hotel s former restaurant is now a full service dining hall, able to accommodate up to 170 people at a time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night snacking. (Boston Globe)

    Incentive program helps students build character  Sep 22, 2009
    To that end we have household items, board games, even poinsettias in our ATTI-DUDE store. . (Forest Republican, WI)

    Valley cities urge residents to spend money locally  Sep 21, 2009
    Getting people to shop within city limits might be tough in a sprawling Valley where cities aren't separated by miles of cornfields, said Mary Secaur, who came from Peoria to buy board games at the Doll House and Toy Store. "It's like one city is attached to another," she said. (AZCentral)

    New thrift store has three missions  Sep 20, 2009
    Clothing, jewelry, maternity wear, purses and accessories, vintage clothing, antique furniture, housewares, artwork, stainfree bedding and complete linen sets, good condition furniture, home furnishings, wooden ladders, complete board games, toys, books, cookbooks, CDs, DVDs, gift bags, paper and plastic bags, musical instruments and yarn. For large items such as furniture, pick-up may be available. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Homecoming royalty announced at H-M-S  Sep 20, 2009
    A full slate of activities are planned for next week with the theme "board games." Monday is jersey day. That afternoon the cross country team will run at West Lyon while the freshman and junior varsity football teams will play at Spirit Lake. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)

    As it turns 20, Anchor to Windward parties, bids director adieu  Sep 18, 2009
    Havey leads the weekly Men s Group, which might include a trip to Battleship Cove, an afternoon of board games, a group discussion or a training session that teaches a skill. The Friday night social club usually draws anywhere from 20 to 30 people for a movie night, group dinner or a themed party. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    • Festival showcases local artists, brewers  Sep 17, 2009
    Drummond said she may also stage a mini tag sale, offering board games and other underused items from her household. "We don't play them, so I might as well get rid of them," Drummond said. (Juneau Empire)

    Banks: Making a connection with the city  Sep 17, 2009
    Activities include a softball team, computers to help find a job, support meetings and a Friday night social with pizza, board games and conversation. What impressed me about the program is the transparency. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Spice-up your holiday on a budget  Sep 16, 2009
    Recreation: Carry all sorts of games, be it board games or playing cards, a Frisbee or badminton. If its chilly or raining, you can remain cozy indoors and still entertain yourself. (India Times, India)

    Raiders' mystery man Asomugha  Sep 14, 2009
    Asomugha had a busy offseason, traveling to China to soak up the culture, playing board games and the piano with friends, and, of course, signing that hefty contract. But probably the best time he had was at a Coldplay concert just before training camp started. (ESPN -- Football)

    Simple rules make this board game King  Sep 14, 2009
    "Board games can be traced back to ancient Egypt," said the Encounter Center's Alec Henry, "and checkers -- or draughts, as they call it -- can be traced back to 14th century Great Britain.". After becoming the rage in Europe, early colonists brought the game to the United States, where it became known as checkers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Fine Motor Development for Young Ch...  Sep 13, 2009
    Fine Motor Development for Young Children. Fine Motor Development for Young Children. (Suite101.com)

    Appropriate at a kids party to have winners and losers?  Sep 12, 2009
    Do you give a prize to the winner when you play board games. Do you get a trophy when you win a rec league softball game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Eating a peach in City Hall's shadow  Sep 11, 2009
    -- We finished up the stroll at the On the Corner cafe, where the Gypsy jazz band Gaucho was playing standards while patrons played cards and board games, chatted and laughed with friends and occasionally, even danced. Who could have imagined "Tea for Two" winning over the hearts and minds of Divisadereans. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    BC’s Kuechly learning on the fly  Sep 11, 2009
    Whether it s football, playing board games, or even in fishing. If I m doing that, I want to go out and catch the most fish. (Boston Globe)

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    The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons ns. (IGN PC Games)

    Andrew LawrenceINSIDE TENNIS  Sep 10, 2009
    NEW YORK -- Date a girl long enough and -- whether it's playing board games, watching Jeopardy. or even playing a friendly game of tennis -- the urge to compete will intrude. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    More of this story  Sep 9, 2009
    Wireless high-speed Internet is available as well as TV with digital cable and board games and cards. Heated kennels are available for your dogs. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)

    The rules for after the rules are broken  Sep 8, 2009
    No board games or cards without permission. No photographs. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    To many Americans, it is an unhappy Labor Day  Sep 8, 2009
    About 70 percent said they were doing barbecuing, 67 percent said they just stayed at home reading, 57 percent said they played board games, 57 percent said they watched fireworks, 46 percent said they preferred swimming in a pool or lake, 37 percent said they went to the beach, 41 percent said they saw a feature film, and 30 percent said they went to an outdoor concert or theater event, which are usually free. Overall, the Rasmussen survey found that Americans were much less active this summer... (Xinhuanet, China)

    Shawn Funk School of Art & Music set to open in summer 2010  Sep 8, 2009
    The facility also could provide a place for community members to enjoy activities such as movies, polka music, books clubs, board games, meetings and a variety of other functions. They hope the school will also be an asset to the community and help beautify Newell. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    David Phillip Reed  Sep 6, 2009
    David enjoyed board games, chess, cards, scrabble, computer and video games. He was a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    12 spots to chill out  Sep 4, 2009
    On Monday nights, Jamba Juice hosts a family night where the whole family can enjoy board games in the lobby as well as other contests and prizes. Friday nights is Jambash where all styles of music are played live. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    How to master the delicate art of mooching  Sep 4, 2009
    "You don't have to get on your knees with the kids or play board games the entire time you're there," says Post. "But you should pay attention to the kids, even if you're not a 'kid person.' Every parent loves it when other people enjoy spending time with their kids.". (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Senior Neighbors: Week of Sept. 3  Sep 4, 2009
    Weekly board games at the COA. Not many people have turned out for our weekly Wednesday afternoon board games activity (1-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday). (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Melrose Education Stations debut: afterschool programs ready to roll  Sep 4, 2009
    Quiet Zone typically takes place in the school s library or a designated classroom where students can do homework, study and receive help from staff, with students finishing their work early able to play board games or do quiet arts and crafts activities. Entertain Your Brain is basically a daily sampler, Josephson said, with lots of arts and crafts activities, music, language drama and science experiments based on various themes that will change on a monthly basis. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    Mah-Jong mavens in Hudson  Sep 4, 2009
    Generally a friendly game, played by people who enjoy cards or other board games, it is not too serious, the way we play it, said Hudson resident Joan Leahy. We try to be polite, even when we take someone s joker away, she said with a grin. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Three Sibling Valedictorians Continue Rivalry At Notre Dame  Sep 3, 2009
    "She set the bar at a high level in both academics and athletics and we tried to match her success. Our sibling rivalry developed from years of playing together, from sports to board games. It is only natural that it carried over into our school work. However, as much as I have always wanted to best them, some of my happiest moments have been celebrating my siblings' successes.". And there have been plenty. (Und.com)

    Hurricane Jimena weakens as it hits western Mexico  Sep 2, 2009
    Earlier, staff at swanky hotels nailed boards over windows, wrapped exposed furniture with plastic and turned conference rooms into storm shelters with camp bedding and board games. A beachfront hotel at Cabo San Lucas tied a fountain statue of the sea god Neptune to palm trees and anchored a lobby chandelier to the ground with ropes to stop them blowing away. (Scientific American)

    Hostel reviews: Baltimore, Chicago, Harlem, L.A.  Sep 2, 2009
    There is a TV room stocked with movies and board games. Speedy WiFi connections are free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Geeks thrive in tough times  Sep 1, 2009
    "We've shown growth over the last 12 months simply because we cater for the whole marketplace and when things are tight people tend to spend more time at home. Playing board games at home is a good way for a family to relax with each other.". More than 10,000 people attended last year's Gen Con convention to play a variety of games from PC and console titles to the more traditional role-playing board games such as Dungeons and Dragons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Children's Board Games That Teach L...  Aug 30, 2009
    Children's Board Games That Teach Logic and Math. Children's Board Games That Teach Logic and Math ... Educational board games do not have to feel educational. (Suite101.com)

    Officials urge common sense in H1N1 fight  Aug 30, 2009
    Activities for you and your children, including books, crafts, board games and art supplies. Pet supplies including food, water and litter. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Start math learning early, make it fun  Aug 30, 2009
    "I know that a lot of parents are obviously concerned. They go out and they buy various materials, like workbooks at Walmart or K-Mart or whatever. A lot of these are really terrible. They're just drill-oriented kind of things. "Research has shown board games can help. There are good television shows like 'Sesame Street' and 'Blue's Clues' and some others. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Pepper still grinding away  Aug 30, 2009
    Board games One overlooked aspect of the scoreboard issue in Dallas is that the NFL had approved the position of the board months ago. That probably explains why commissioner Roger Goodell won t make the Cowboys move it - which would have cost millions - and instead altered the rules for punts that hit scoreboards. (Boston Globe)

    GI Joe, post-American hero  Aug 29, 2009
    We're talking about the toy company that is GI Joe and, in a synergistic fury, is just now releasing an endless range of toys (GI Joe Rise of Cobra Night Raven with Air-Viper v1), action figures, video games, board games, Burger King give-aways, and who knows what else as synergistic accompaniments to this elaborate "advertainment.". Barbie's little brother Hasbro first brought Joe to market in 1964. (Asia Times Online)

    How-to classes offer hands-on help for classrooms  Aug 29, 2009
    Helping children learn the basics of counting, matching, and phonics doesn t take fancy board games and flash cards. By using just paper, scissors, crayons and glue, teachers and parents can create activities that are fun and teach kids at the same time. (Wakefield Observer, MA)

    'Eat free' goes large  Aug 28, 2009
    Kids have access to a PlayStation, Nintendo Wii, board games and five large, flat screen televisions tuned to the Cartoon Network. The price for a kid's meal usually runs $4. (Florida Today)

    Take a Break at Guatemala's Lake Atitlan  Aug 28, 2009
    Loafing is judiciously encouraged with a strategic scattering of hammocks, books and board games among the various sundecks and thatched-roofed palapas (pavilions), and massages are ministered en suite. If you're feeling active, a cornucopia of outdoor pursuits and cultural jaunts to indigenous villages and coffee plantations await. (Time.com)

    * EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT  Aug 28, 2009
    Restaurant/bar with queer/feminist bookstore and large collection of board games open 11am to midnight Sundays through Wednesdays; 11am to 1am Thursdays through Saturdays. Entrance fee for music shows is NT$300. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Marvin Marty Moreau (1)  Aug 28, 2009
    He cherished his time playing board games with his mom. He was an inspiration to his daughter Cassandra and encouraged her every step she took. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Senior Neighbors: Aug. 27  Aug 28, 2009
    Weekly board games at the COA. We have had a handful of seniors call to express an interest in coming to the COA for an afternoon of board games ... This summer, we will devote Wednesday afternoons, 1-4 p.m., for people to come together and play various board games. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Crystal Henderson (center), a teacher at Happy House Childcare, passes out supplies to children who are making tissue paper flowers after school for the United Way Annual Community Fundraising Campaign that will kickoff Sept. 3, at Lake City Community Colleges Pine Square. The children pictured are Angela Shope (from left), 8, Anthony Faulkner, 7, Jessie Paulins, 7, and Rashael Avila, 8, on Wednesday. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter  Aug 28, 2009
    The grant will provide for recreational equipment including a basketball hoop, board games and replacement of worn carpeting at CDS Family and the Behavioral Health Services Youth Shelter in Lake City. Finally, the grant will provide funds towards United Way projects for the Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley, for which United Way serves as the lead agency. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Rev. Hudson column: Privacy gets swept up in the Net  Aug 27, 2009
    I hope the family plays board games at night and looks for seashells in the morning mist, that Obama can find a pick up basketball game or two, and that Michelle can go for a long bike ride. I hope their back porch is filled with stacks of books and comfy chairs. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)

    Elements Youth Center to host barbecue, Open House Sunday  Aug 27, 2009
    Elements offers games for kids such as pool, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, X-Box 360, Wi, as well as various card and board games. There is also a concession stand that serves various snacks. (Kalona News, IA)

    A hand to hold (1)  Aug 25, 2009
    "Play ladies, the first child-life specialists, mostly just brought in board games or toys for children. "Play is a child's work," says Millar. "It helps them to master their environment, relax, relieve stress, and it's also just for pure enjoyment. Even though now (child life) is primarily prep(aration) based, we still use play. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    T-Pain Explains Why He's Been Hiding From Diddy  Aug 25, 2009
    " The song uses old board games like Chutes and Ladders and Who Did It? to describe a relationship. "It's a line in there saying, 'I've been on chutes and ladders watching you get in trouble,' " T-Pain said. As for Diddy's voice, T-Pain said his experience singing hooks will help him. "Auto-Tune will help that out a little bit, but I just told him to put some more into it," Pain explained. "But he's pretty good [at singing] actually, which is weird. " Another thing T-Pain found weird was one of... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Bring home the holiday fun with new Hasbro games  Aug 25, 2009
    TORONTO, Aug. 25 /CNW Telbec/ - The holiday is a wonderful time for family togetherness and there is no better way to spend quality family time than through a Hasbro Family Game Night (Canada Newswire)

    For many people, the Super Bowl is just no big deal (1)  Aug 23, 2009
    He brought friends from Gilroy to Lodi Lake, where they took a walk, played cards and brought a bunch of board games. Aaron Garcia. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Toy store honors son's memory  Aug 22, 2009
    The store's shelves contain classic board games such as Monopoly and Clue. There are Legos, Nerf balls, Star Wars figures, Play-Doh and educational toys. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Decisions, decisions  Aug 22, 2009
    Irene Girard of , which provides services to credit unions, learned that lesson the hard way when throwing an office party featuring board games. Only about a handful of the Elkridge, Md. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Teaching Kids Local Geography  Aug 22, 2009
    Watching movies, playing board games, and having family dinners together are great, but helping children become familiar with their neighborhood could save their lives. The copyright of the article Teaching Kids Local Geography in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    • Church news  Aug 22, 2009
    Kids Krossing offers a variety of after school activities including computer, video and board games, movies, foosball, playground activities, crafts, music and worship as well as homework assistance. It is open to students from kindergarten through sixth grade from 2:45 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and follows the Twin Falls School District calendar. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Two claim trial to misuse of insurance funds (Update)  Aug 21, 2009
    In applying for lower bail, lawyer Simon Sabapathy, who represented Edwin, said his client had retired from the insurance business and that his current hobby was in computer board games where his income was only RM6,000 per month. He asked the court to consider that Edwin has a wife and a 15-year-old son to take care of. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Arlingtons first Scrabble Tournament ended Tuesday  Aug 21, 2009
    Sundar Ramaswamy was the master of ceremonies and it seemed that everyone in the room either received a thank you an award or a prize, such as donated board games and puzzle books. . (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    Family Night Ideas  Aug 20, 2009
    Board games of yesterday are still very popular for families. Many board games have been converted to computer formats for a more interactive experience ... Some board games that are great for four or more players and are available on a board or PC format are listed below. (Suite101.com)

    Holiday Gifts for College Students ...  Aug 19, 2009
    Board Games, Posters, & Other Great Ideas for Cheap Christmas Gifts ... Try board games, ornaments, posters, coffee or tea, or music gift certificates ... Everyone loves the classic board games: Monopoly, Scrabble, Life, checkers, chess, Uno, and even plain old playing cards. (Suite101.com)

    If you get FOOD STAMPS then you are GUARNTEED FREE monthly Phone Service  Aug 14, 2009
    The chidren were upset, but they surived by watching DVD's and playing board games and reading books. It wasn't all bad, but many a times how I wished I just could have turned on Disney for them or let them get on line for WEBLINZs. (New Iberia, LA)

    Rev. JF Hudson column: We all need our islands to rest and relax  Aug 13, 2009
    Evenings mean it is time for raucous board games with friends and family around an ancient dining room table. I am away. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)

    Community support sees Navasota graduate through 10 years of military service  Aug 7, 2009
    Items needed include snack items such as beef jerky and hard candy, video and board games, playing cards, DVD's, Gatorade, hygiene products, folding chairs, sunscreen, baby wipes and easy-to-prepare soups such as Ramen Noodles. Copyright. (Navasota Examiner, TX)

    The Importance of Actively Managing...  Aug 7, 2009
    Kids still love to play board games with their parents, wrestle on the carpet, have tickle fests, play horsey, or challenge them to Wii games. Parents have a chance to get back in touch with their inner child and demonstrate to their kids that they are more than disciplinarians. (Suite101.com)

    NEWS FROM BOLTON COUNCIL ON AGING  Aug 7, 2009
    Also available are board games, books, and audio books. Getaway guide The Massachusetts Getaway Guide contains everything you need to plan your Massachusetts getaway. (Bolton Common, MA)

    Sun a no-show from Minn. to Maine  Aug 6, 2009
    Rather than sunbathing, people are playing cards and board games indoors. Instead of swimming in the ocean, he said, they are taking in museums and whale watching. (USA Today -- Weather)

    A puzzle a day, Alzheimer's at bay  Aug 5, 2009
    According to a recent study published in the US journal Neurology, researchers in a medical college have found that solving crossword puzzles every day, playing cards and board games, or even just talking in groups, playing music or reading and writing could delay memory decline in old age. These activities apparently help build 'cognitive reserves' a sort of cumulative fixed deposit of additional standby memory that minds can dip into when age drains normal memory accounts and thus fend... (India Times)

    Kids are getting hurt more in P.E., but WHY?  Aug 5, 2009
    I can just see it, in order to avoid moronic lawsuits schools will start playing hot potatoe and board games during PE.. How idiotic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Nursing facility residents return to radio days  Aug 5, 2009
    We use the programming to supplement what were already doing, said activities director Nancy Hahn, noting a collection of activities that range from playing board games and cooking groups to others that meet to discuss the news or make craft projects. Hahn, the lead advocate for the service, which is paid for monthly through the facilitys activities budget, said it meets the needs of residents and it will further enhance their quality of life. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Website: Zylom  Aug 4, 2009
    The games on the site are quite enjoyable, with a wide range on offer: from the ordinary board games like Mahjong, to more challenging games. The website even allows you to play classic and well-known titles like Bejeweled 2 for free. (iAfrica.com)

    Joyce Fern Marzen (168)  Aug 4, 2009
    Her children and granchildren loved to play board games with her, especially Scrabble because she was like a walking dictionary. She was a member of Dougherty Domestic Club, Marble Rock Study Club, Mason City/Clear Lake Wine Club and the St Patrick's Ladies Auxillary. (Charles City Press, IO)

    Old-fashioned game nights making comeback  Aug 4, 2009
    And thanks to stores like Petit's, people are discovering there is more to board games than the old standbys ... That last group could be getting smaller as board games' popularity rises ... "Board games have a lot of staying power," Game Daze President Leigh Alexander says. (FOX 11, AZ)

    'Twilight' Fans Celebrate With Saga's Stars At TwiCon  Aug 4, 2009
    "We bought magnets for our lockers that say 'I'd rather be in Forks' and 'Team Edward' and stuff," explained 14-year-old Page Watkins from Lakeland, Florida, walking a huge convention floor that had vendors selling "Twilight" board games, action figures, hand sanitizer, "I Run With Werewolves" and "Spunk Ransom" T-shirts and Sweethearts candies inscribed with the words "Bite Me." "I read all the books in a week and a half and became obsessed. The story is really captivating. It's a little bit of... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Obituaries for Sunday, August 2, 2009  Aug 2, 2009
    She passed on to them the traditions that hold families together, including the priceless importance of spending time together; in ways such as playing board games, cards, making lefse and sandbakkels and taking care of each other when needed. Viola especially loved to play cribbage, teaching several generations the game. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Five basic steps to financial security in any economy  Aug 1, 2009
    Or, consider eating at home more often, skipping the movie out and enjoying a night of board games with your family. 5. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Lessons about living: Family clings to dying dad's dwindling days (2007)  Aug 1, 2009
    Instead of scattering after dinner, family members play board games or listen to Gordon tell stories about his childhood, such as watching Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Although the prospect of losing Gordon has been hard on the family, Tonya Everett says it has helped them focus on enjoying their time together. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    She stuck to her game plan  Aug 1, 2009
    The country;s biggest Australian-owned board games company, Crown and Andrews, also receives floods of ideas ... Though McDonald hardly expects to become a millionaire overnight, she expects sales to grow in the second year, which happens with most successful board games once people play with friends and word-of-mouth spreads. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Hudson: The summer that isnt (so far)  Jul 31, 2009
    Stock up on board games. Read another book. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)

    Not quite over the hill, but I can see it from here  Jul 31, 2009
    Love to play board games. Have a coloring book on my desk. (Fresno Bee)

    5 things to do to kiss summer goodbye  Jul 31, 2009
    There are four more Thursdays where soon-to-be ninth through 12th graders and 2009 graduates can show their talents at Guitar Hero, PS3, Wii and board games at the Den at the Campbell County High School North Campus. It runs from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday through August. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    How are your kids spending their last days of freedom?  Jul 28, 2009
    They have practiced softball and gymnastics; held talent shows on the living room hearth, played board games and eaten their weight in ice cream. Now, this week marks the beginning of the end of summer for most students around metro Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

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