What is a board game?
A board game is a game that involves counters or pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked surface or "board", according to a set of rules. Games can be based on pure strategy, chance or a mixture of the two, and usually have a goal that a player aims to achieve. Many board games are now available as video games, which can include the computer playing as one or more opponents. Many board games can now be played online against a computer and/or other players. Some websites (such as boardgamearena.com, yucata.de, etc.)allow play in real time and immediately show the opponents' moves, while others use email to notify the players after each move.
What is the most popular board game ever?
Monopoly is the most popular game. This board game many version with
popular characters, many countries, cities and places.That game has a
big influence of other board games and culture. There is a documentary
about Monopoly. The documentary Under the Boardwalk: The MONOPOLY Story,
covering the history and players of the game, won an Audience Award for
Best Documentary at the 2010 Anaheim International Film Festival.
Monopoly is a multi-player economics-themed board game. In the game,
players roll two dice to move around the game board, buying and trading
properties, and developing them with houses and hotels. Players collect
rent from their opponents, with the goal being to drive them into
bankruptcy. Money can also be gained or lost through Chance and
Community Chest cards, and tax squares. Players receive a stipend every
time they pass "Go", and can end up in jail, from which they cannot move
until they have met one of three conditions. The game has numerous house
rules, and hundreds of different editions exist, as well as many
spin-offs and related media. Monopoly has become a part of international
popular culture, having been licensed locally in more than 103 countries
and printed in more than 37 languages.