While some board games come and go, others have stayed consistently popular for thousands of years. Chess, which was first introduced around the sixth century A.D., continues to be the top-selling board game, and sales have reportedly soared since Netflix released the Queen’s Gambit series in 2020. However, chess isn’t the only one with staying power: checkers, backgammon and Monopoly are also among the most popular board games. If you’re looking to relive your childhood or want some new games to add to your collection, consider these options for a night of competition and strategy.
This article was originally published in June 2019. It has been updated. For more news, follow HuffPost on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Copyright