BoardGameGeek.com
Are you into board games? Really into board games? I mean,really, really, really into board games? Yes? Have we got a site for you!
BoardGameGeek is a fine example of what can happen when people with a passion take full advantage of the Internet’s astonishing capacity to build communities without regard to geography. The site categorizes, describes, reviews, rates, and discusses more board games than I dreamed existed. Their data base merits words like “incredible.”
Here’s an example of the helpfulness of the site.
If you believe in the educational value of board games, as I do, here’s a way to locate one that suits any imaginable interest of your child, or gives just the learning opportunity you’re looking for. (And did I fail to say “fun” just then?)
The site feels noncommercial, but does allow you to purchase and trade games. Most of the site is accessible without signing in, but you can also create a (free) account and become a member of the BoardGameGeek community.
Please note: Depending on your child’s developmental maturity, you may prefer to use the site as your own resource, for two reasons: First, most of the games are for adults, and you may feel some aren’t ones you want your child to play; and second, there are online forums for people to discuss games, and we obviously can’t vouch for the content of those forums.
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