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sure most of you love playing board games. Along with playing cards,
board games are the most popular games in the world. Surprisingly, board games
can be good for your health! And did you know that they have a long
history? This week, why don't we learn some fun facts about board
games?
Board games date back thousands of years. They were created even before
the birth of Christ. Board games were main forms of entertainment in ancient civilizations. When
the tomb of the ancient Egyptian
King Tut was discovered in the 1920s, people found a game board, dice and playing pieces inside the tomb. That means
board games have been around for over 3,000 years! Egyptians, Greeks
and Romans have enjoyed playing games such as backgammon, checkers,
dominos, and chess for thousands of years. Even before Columbus crossed
the Atlantic, board games were
being enjoyed all over the globe!
 However,
board games became popular only in the late 20th Century. It was after World
War II that people became more interested in board games. The rise of board games was due
to the rising middle class. As people started
to have more free time, they started to look for fun games to play.
Today, there are over 42,000 board games you can enjoy! Wood Quake,
Halli Galli, Dingo, and Monopoly are some of the most popular board
games.
Playing board games is very good for your mental and physical health. A study
in The New England Journal of Medicine found that playing board games
or cards is great for your mind. Also, playing games is an easy and
great way to spend enjoyable time with your
family and friends. "Playing board games with your family is
a perfect way to spend time together," said Lee A-ra from Hu:man
TR Research Institute, the author of Incredible Fun
with Board Games내 맘대로 왕재미 보드게임. "It will strengthen your family bond, and allow kids to practice essential problem-solving and social skills. Children will
learn patience and cooperation, too."
Board games are rich in learning opportunities, too. They can teach
you important social skills such as sharing, waiting, taking turns, and enjoying
interaction with others.
Board games can enhance the ability to focus, too.
So why don't you pull out a board game and
play it with your family tonight? It is an excellent way to get closer
to your family! |
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