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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 And the accusations start over who’s pinching cash form the bank when the banker goes to get a sherry. 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. Television The ‘Television’ section contains all of our articles related to the small screen. We have a very wide range of content – there’s a strong 80s focus with trivia on EastEnders and Grange Hill, but you can also find articles on popular contemporary TV programmes such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. If you fancy something a bit more niche then don’t worry – we’ve also got plenty of content on cult hits such as Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Quantum Leap. Happy hunting! Hungry Hungry Hippos is yet another children's board game that we see in a lot of households. It's a very fun game for children and parents to play, plus it's not your typical board game. 3. Connect Four

Trouble is, that realm is guarded by a bunch of fierce T-Rexes, an over-sized pterodactyl, and a bizarre swamp creature that the creators seem to have taken a few historical and biological liberties with. Hungry Hungry Hippo: This game certainly had the chance to get out of control with 4 children banging on the Hippo controls.

Board games are something that families like to play whether it be on a Friday night, for a sleepover, or when the power goes out and you have nothing else to do. Whether you are a board game fanatic or someone who doesn't play them often, we are sure you'll have played at least one of the games on this list. The world of board games is vast and diverse, with options to suit every taste and age group. Whether you prefer strategy games, word games, party games, or cooperative games, there’s a board game out there for everyone. The variety of options ensures that the world of board games is continually evolving and offers something for everyone. Every single game of Monopoly ever played has surely remained unfinished, either through sheer boredom, or in someone’s divorce. 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. Enter a haunted mansion where eerie secrets and spine-chilling thrills await in the iconic 80s board game, Ghost Castle. This spine-tingling game captured the imaginations of players as they navigated through the haunted halls, desperately trying to avoid the clutches of the resident ghost. With its atmospheric artwork, clever gameplay mechanics, and a dose of suspense, Ghost Castle delivered an unforgettable gaming experience. From spinning the dreaded spinner to the heart-pounding anticipation of landing on a ghost’s space, every moment was filled with excitement and trepidation. Whether you played as a daring adventurer or embraced the ghostly role, Ghost Castle brought families and friends together, creating memories that still send shivers down our spines. So, dust off the game box, dim the lights, and prepare for a hauntingly good time as we revisit the chilling delights of 80s board game nostalgia with Ghost Castle. Hero Quest

But despite the bloody plot device, Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard and Professor Plum have etched themselves pretty well on the public consciousness for characters who are nothing more than a headshot on a card. 7. Scrabble

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The rogue-landlord training device was, and is, so popular, it was practically sent through the front door of all households in the 1980s. In practice, you played it for five overs, tops, before your mate Baz got bored and swung too enthusiastically for a six, sending, batsman, fielders, pitch, and groundside drinks flying off the table. Is it true that they don’t make games like they used to, or is it simply that our eyes are so blinded with nostalgia that we can’t accept that anything new is better than what we used to have?