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Mystery Mansion is one that maybe a lot of people don't know about but it was once very popular in the 1980s. Mystery Mansion is a game that consists of people searching through objects in a Mansion to try to find a hidden treasure. 5. Pictionary This game is another that might not be remembered by a lot of people as it's not very popular anymore, but Don't Break The Ice was once a household classic. 10. Chutes And Ladders There’s only so many injuries a patient can have before ‘unfortunate’ starts looking ‘irresponsible’ 14. Monopoly Whatever the answer, we’re going to say it; They don’t make games like they used to. Feast your eyes on the selection of classic 80s board games below, and I’m sure you’ll agree that we had it good growing up in the 80’s and early 90’s. How many do you remember? Which was your favorite? Are there any you can’t believe that we’ve left out? Our Favorite 80s Board Games

Connect Four will always be a favorite for many people. It's still a very popular and classic game to have at events and arcades. 4. Mystery MansionGuess Who? is a great game that many people have seen or played in some sort of format. Again, we have this game mainly digitally now, but nothing will beat this classic guessing game in physical form. 9. Don't Break The Ice Chutes And Ladders is yet another classic that many people loved to play in the 80s and it's still a staple in many households today. Notable for its incredibly fun, but somewhat dubious get-the-kids-into-gambling casino in the middle of the board. 13. Operation

Also, despite laying dormant for millions of years, the resident volcano has decided that the moment your intrepid chaps turn up is the time to start spewing out deadly lava. Trivial Pursuit: This was impossible to play with your parents until they released the family edition, after which it was all too easy to beat them. Winning a board game, especially a challenging one, can be immensely satisfying. The feeling of accomplishment, even in a friendly competition, can be a powerful motivator for playing board games. The pursuit of victory and the realization of a well-thought-out plan coming to fruition is an experience that provides a sense of triumph and fulfillment. Barrel Of Monkeys is one of those games that even I played as a child, but I don't see many other kids playing with it nowadays. However, before I feel that it as as staple in many households with children. 8. Guess Who? Ever wanted to figure out a murder mystery but don’t want to get your hands too dirty? Clue has had everyone fascinated with the gruesome and digging up dirt since its birth in 1943. While this board game can be a hit-or-miss depending on the person, there’s no doubting its legacy—seven video games, a film, a television series, and one musical later the board game is still going strong, selling at least three million copies a year in over 73 different countries. Two notable editions that were produced in the ‘80s for the game were the 1986 and 1988 edition.A bunch of adventuring bounty-hunting teams coincidentally all discover a lost world filled with treasure. Uno is the basic, classic, most popular card game that is played at parties, events, and on family game night. This card game is superior to many due to its fun and competitive vibe. 7. Barrel Of Monkeys

Embark on a grand quest of adventure and heroism with the legendary 80s board game, HeroQuest. This epic fantasy game transported players into a world of perilous dungeons, ancient treasures, and fearsome monsters. With its beautifully crafted miniatures, immersive storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics, HeroQuest ignited the imaginations of players, young and old. From choosing your hero’s class to embarking on perilous quests and battling nefarious foes, every step of the journey was filled with excitement and strategic decision-making. Whether you played as a mighty barbarian, cunning elf, fearless dwarf, or wise wizard, HeroQuest allowed you to forge your own path, unravel mysteries, and vanquish evil. Even today, this iconic board game continues to captivate enthusiasts, serving as a timeless reminder of the power of imagination and the allure of heroic tales. So, gather your party, sharpen your swords, and prepare to relive the thrilling quests of HeroQuest. Build a Better Burger Mouse Trap: Be honest now, did Mouse Trap ever work properly for you? We found that it took ages to set the damn thing up, and when you eventually got round to setting it off one of the parts would always let you down and not work.

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Battleship: A classic game with a classic commercial line to go with it. Who can forget the “You sunk my battleship!” tagline. The game probably had a little strategy involved but you cannot deny that the strategy had a ceiling and was limited to whether the opponent would place his ships lengthwise or width wise once you found the Lumped with Mario Kart for being the ultimate breaker of friendships, Monopoly is a must for any list of best board games—leaving out this monumental board game from any applicable board game list would be almost heretical. As a board game created in the 1930s and used even by the British Secret Service to support POWs captured by Nazis during WWII, Monopoly technically can’t be solely considered as a 1980s game though it did see a fair amount of (legal) action during that decade due to a parody version of it released by San Francisco State University professor Ralph Anspach. In fact, it wasn’t until the 90’s when Hasbro finally acquired the game and its owner, the Parker Brothers. Home» Types Of Games» Board Games» Classic 80s Board Games – Old School Fun! Classic 80s Board Games – Old School Fun! Every single game of Monopoly ever played has surely remained unfinished, either through sheer boredom, or in someone’s divorce.