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Meet the all-new Scrabble: less ‘intimidating’ and more ‘inclusive’ board game
Scrabble Together, introduced by Mattel, is a fresh adaptation tailored to be inclusive for those who might feel intimidated by word games.
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 02:07 PM IST
AP |
Learning about birds in Bengaluru just became all fun and games
Bengaluru-based researcher and game designer duo have created an exciting board game that allows players to learn about the city’s bird life
Published on Apr 04, 2024 12:37 PM IST
World's first irregular conflict series board game features Vijayanagara Empire
'Vijayanagara: The Deccan Empires of Medieval India, 1290-1398,' published by GMT Games, is the first game in its new Irregular Conflicts Series.
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 09:01 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Amazon Prime Day 2023: Best board game deals for your next family night!
Top 5 Prime Day Board Game deals for players of all ages!
Published on Jul 12, 2023 04:07 PM IST
Vrinda Rastogi
Covid-19 could change what we eat and do for fun
It’s perhaps too soon to know whether today’s crisis will leave so indelible a mark. But we’ve already seen a huge uptick of interest in at-home leisure activities, from vegetable gardens to backyard swing sets to board games.
Updated on Jun 30, 2020 09:30 PM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Board games are back in fashion with Ludo leading the way in India
Betway’s new research makes for intriguing reading and offers up some great insights into the board games that are seemingly continuing to thrive across the world.
Updated on Jun 20, 2020 11:48 AM IST
Forget puzzles. Vintage board games battle boredom over the long term
Jigsaw puzzles have received the lion’s share of the attention, but they aren’t the only old-school game that’s experienced a renaissance during the pandemic self-isolation period.
Updated on Jun 04, 2020 03:51 PM IST
London | Bloomberg | Posted by Saumya Sharma
It’s time to play the Covid-19 game now
Game developers have captured the lockdown and social distance experience in online and board games to educate and entertain people on novel coronavirus.
Updated on May 29, 2020 08:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Grace Cyril
Coronavirus outbreak: 9 crucial tips for parents and kids during the lockdown
WhatsApp forwards are flying around about how eating garlic, or bathing in hot water will keep us safe. Research has substantiated none of these . New information on the virus is coming out every day.
Updated on Apr 08, 2020 06:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rhea R. Dubey
Humour: The perils of game night
It’s a fight to the finish between the chronically bored and the ultra-competitive
Updated on Mar 01, 2020 12:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rehana Munir
Forget Ludo: Boardgames are tackling power and politics
New political-themed board games are not about greed but statesmanship
Published on Sep 28, 2019 07:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aishwarya Iyer
Ms Monopoly rewrites rules to address gender pay gap, Twitter calls it ‘misplaced feminism’
Hasbro’s attempt to “celebrate women trailblazers” with Ms Monopoly backfired in the worst way possible.
Updated on Sep 12, 2019 04:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Feminist version of Monopoly sees women players get paid more, turns gender pay gap upside down
The biggest change is that women players will get higher payouts of Monopoly money than men, said its makers Hasbro toy firm - though men can still win if they play their cards right.
Updated on Sep 11, 2019 06:00 PM IST
London | Reuters
Roll the dice to discover ancient India through a games conference
Experts will discuss the sociological and historical relevance of games like Pallanguzhi, Chaupar and Ganjifa at the National Conference on Ancient and Medieval Indian Board Games, in Mumbai.
Published on May 20, 2019 05:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anesha George
Amazon’s summer sale 2019: Go for these board-games or some toy cars
Amazon has lots of board games which you can buy, a great way to wean your kids off all those digital devices they’ve become so used to.
Updated on May 07, 2019 05:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
Game of Thrones Season 8: All the GOT merchandise you can own, For The Throne
As per the official Instagram handle of Game Of Thrones, we’re now 2 sleeps away from the premiere of the new and final season of this cultural phenomenon that began in 2011.
Updated on Apr 12, 2019 09:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
Where’s the party tonight?
From the dull to the decadent, every party has a unique personality
Updated on Dec 16, 2018 12:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rehana Munir
‘Snake and Ladder’ creates poll awareness in Rajasthan
The district administration under its ‘Sweep’ campaign on Tuesday organised a unique event to create awareness among electorates and ensure their participation in the poll process. As part of the event, the administration arranged a 1,600 square feet ‘Snake and Ladder’ board game to create awareness among the voters.
Updated on Nov 02, 2018 10:15 AM IST
Barmer | Mukesh Mathrani
4 ways parents can help their teens get enough sleep
Chronic sleep loss can hinder teens’ academic performance. It also increases the risk of health and safety problems among teens. What can parents do? Here are four tips to help parents promote healthy sleep in teens:
Published on Apr 13, 2018 04:30 PM IST
Indo-Asian News Service, New Delhi | HT Correspondent