June 12, 2026
June 2026 | Vol. XXV - No. 6
Board Games In The News 6/16/2026
By
TDmonthly Staff
June 2026
YouGov
What Americans think about board games
A majority of Americans say they enjoy playing board games according to a recent YouGov poll, including 21% who love playing board games and...
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Good Morning America
Classic board games get a makeover, just in time for summer break
Shop the new Tonieplay Hasbro collection, featuring the games Monopoly, Guess Who? Monster Mysteries, and The Game of Life for Toniebox 2.
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KHBS
AdventureCon returns to Rogers this weekend with games, RPGs and family fun
Board game fans, RPG players, puzzle racers, miniature painters, and curious first timers can all find something to enjoy at AdventureCon...
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MLive.com
Board game café opens at former home of Fat Boy Burger: 4 things to know
The new cafe offers 800-plus board games, global cuisine and a community-focused space to foster social connection.
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WIRED
My Favorite Smart Chess Boards Are Perfect for Online and Offline Play
Playing chess can be challenging, fun, and at times frustrating. Garry Kasparov called the game “mental torture.
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Variety
Tonies and Hasbro Team Up to Reinvent Classic Board Games -- Including 'Monopoly', 'Game of Life' and 'Guess Who'
Tonies and Hasbro Games team up on new Tonieplay titles inspired by 'Monopoly', 'Guess Who?' and 'The Game of Life'. Pre-order now for...
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GamesRadar+
My kids won't stop asking to play this new version of The Game of Life
The Toniebox 2 has some new interactive screen-free Hasbro games that are a good time.
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Bleeding Cool News
Hasbro Has Three New Tonies Interactive Board Games
Hasbro and Tonieplay have come together to bring three new educational experiences featuring Monopoly, Guess Who?, and The Game of Life.
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The Conversation
Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress
Research on the COVID-19 pandemic showed how playing board games decreased stress, isolation and anxiety. Research also demonstrates that...
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www.wargamer.com
First impressions: The Don't Starve board game is another overcooked videogame tie-in
One of my favorite games of all time is now a board game, but based on an early demo, I'm not all that excited about it.
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