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April 2022

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 29, 2022

| Hasbro is launching a brand new online event to Monopoly because they're asking you to vote on which old school token comes back to the game. In case you haven't been paying attention to the game since Hasbro took over the franchise,…

Monopoly

Monopoly Limited Collector’s Edition could net you £600

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 24, 2022

The appeal of board games still spans several generations. Now, a new study puts a price on that nostalgic roll of the dice. There aren't many who haven't tried Monopoly or Scrabble, especially if you were born BI (Before the Internet).!-->…

Chess

Chess: Magnus Carlsen ‘unlikely’ to defend crown, but questions remain | Magnus Carlsen

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 22, 2022

Magnus Carlsen again said it was 'unlikely' he would defend his world title against the winner of the eight slated contenders in Madrid in June and explained he felt more comfortable in the years leading up to 2013 when he was ranked No. 1…

Monopoly

Board games such as Monopoly and The Game Of Life could net you hundreds of pounds

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 21, 2022

board games are a big family activity but if you put them away in a closet like we do, it's easy to forget they're there. With spring being here, it might be time to declutter this closet and remind ourselves of the board…

Chess

Anzac Day and a very special chess set

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 20, 2022

The special hand-carved chess set. A Botany Downs reader shares the story of her husband's loss, the importance of Anzac Day and a wonderful hand-carved chess set by a war veteran While the lockdowns have been hard on!-->…

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Adults’ “Digital Weariness” is Driving Up Board Game Sales

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 18, 2022

Can I Get a Personal Loan With No Credit Check? The majority of banking institutions and even banks need a credit Test prior to approving a personal loan. A credit check usually includes a FICO (r) Score and payment history, as well as!-->!-->!-->…

Chess

Makerere University pawn to victory at FEAUS Women Games 2022

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 16, 2022

1st East African University Sports Federation (FEAUS) Women's Games: Chess: Gold: Makerere University Makerere University won gold in the 2022 Federation of East African University Sports (FEAUS) Women's Games hosted by…

Scrabble

Kyambogo University takes gold in Scrabble

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 16, 2022

1st East African University Sports Federation (FEAUS) Women's Games: Scrabble: Gold: Kyambogo UniversityMoney: Makerere UniversityBronze: Busitema University Kyambogo University won the gold medal in the East African…

Scrabble

Hasbro launches new online comparison Scrabble site

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 13, 2022

| Scopely, in partnership with Hasbro and Mattel, launched a brand new website for National Scrabble Day 2022. Now you can play competitive games on Scrabble.com. Starting today, you'll see an entirely new website that's been…

Chess

The Official Staunton Chess Company raises the benchmark in replicated Staunton Chess Sets.

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 12, 2022

staunton 1849 chess set 1849 Staunton Antique Chessboard 1849 staunton chess pieces Chess has remained one of the most played games in the world due to its complex and…

Monopoly

Hello Kitty and her friends have their own version of Monopoly

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 5, 2022

| Hello Kitty & Friends fans will have a brand new board game to add to their collection as The Op has released a new version of Monopoly. In partnership with parent company Sanrio, the company released the version you see below,…