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In The Board Game Family, teacher and educationalist Ellie Dix aims to help fellow parents by inviting them and their families into the unplugged and irresistible world of board games. The benefits of board gaming are far-reaching: playing games develops interpersonal skills, boosts confidence, improves memory formation and cognitive ability, and refines problem-solving and decision-making skills.    With these rewards in mind, Ellie shares a wealth of top tips and stealthy strategies that parents can draw upon to unleash the potential of those dusty game boxes at the back of the cupboard and become teachers of outstanding gamesmanship equipped to navigate the unfolding drama of competition, thwart the common causes of arguments and bind together a happier, more socially cohesive family unit.    The book contains useful tips on the practicalities of getting started and offers valuable guidance on how parents can build a consensus with their children around establishing a set of house rules that ensure fair play. Ellie also eloquently explains the 'metagame' and the key elements of gamification (the application of game-playing principles to everyday life), and describes how a healthy culture of competition and good gamesmanship can strengthen relationships.     Furthermore, Ellie draws upon her vast knowledge to talk readers through the different types of board games available  for example, time-bound or narrative-based games  so that they can identify those that they feel would best suit their family's tastes. The book complements these insights with a comprehensive appendix of 100+ game descriptions, where each entry includes a brief overview of the game and provides key information about game length, player count and its mechanics.    Ideal for all parents of 8 to 18-year-olds who want to breathe new life into their family time.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49527309598993,"sku":"GOR009957108","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49554933022993,"sku":"GOR009992911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50634343842065,"sku":"GOR009960130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51519171952913,"sku":"NGR9781785834332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1785834339.jpg?v=1772792828"},{"product_id":"the-50-states-a-trivia-game-test-your-knowledge-of-the-50-states-video-game-9780711290334","title":"The 50 States: A Trivia Game","description":"Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming in this fast and fun trivia game that celebrates the geography of America. 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How high is the Eiffel Tower... in adult male ostriches? What's the area of a football pitch... in double beds? How long can a blue whale hold its breath... in plays of Bohemian Rhapsody? The winner is the player with the most cards at the end of the game.  A game for groups of all sizes, see how silly it gets with ludicrous guesses, ridiculous comparisons and argument inducing approximations!  QUICK TO LEARN The game can be learned in 30 seconds, but played over and over again.  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Can be enjoyed by families together and adults of any age.  HILARIOUS QUESTIONS Ridiculous comparisons get everyone laughing as they try to, roughly, guesstimate the answer.  EDUCATIONAL Not a trivia game as such, but you might actually learn something! 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