"Board games have been with us longer than even the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification? In It's All a Game, British journalist and renowned games expert Tristan Donovan opens the box on the incredible and often surprising history and psychology of board games. He traces the evolution of the game across cultures, time periods, and continents, from...

Author Jeffrey Hinebaugh provides an informative analysis of how classic board games that everyone has played and owns, not only provide great family entertainment but also develop core educational skills that have been proven to lead to academic achievement. This book provides valuable suggestions about how to use the games in their traditional format to cultivate skills as well as how to modify the games to enhance specific core skills and concepts.--[book...

"From simple board games to the latest in video game technology makers are hard at work designing fun new ways to play. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they find out how games are designed and what makes a good game. They will also learn how to plan and create games of their own."--Publisher's web site.

Game for 2 to 4 players. Familiarizes players with the major characters, plots, and quotes from Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and Romeo and Juliet.

Who killed Mr. Boddy? Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with the gun? Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or was it Wadsworth the butler?

"Destined to take over his family farm in Norrøngard, Karn would rather play the board game Thrones and Bones, until half human, half frost giantess Thianna appears and they set out on an adventure, chased by a dragon, undead warriors, an evil uncle, and more." -- Provided by publisher.

This book takes kids on a journey to discover the history of games, and then leads them from their initial idea for a new game through several iterations of a game all the way to playing the final version of a game they created. Explore the processes of both playing and creating games while developing critical and creative thinking skills that apply to tasks and concepts across academic fields. -- adapted from back cover.

Jumanji. When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces. RV. Bob is determined to combine work and pleasure. He rents a recreational motor home to drive his wife and...

"Engaging images accompany information about Parker Brothers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--