Paris White, a father from Upper Marlboro, Md., sought to create board games and children's books that reflect his family's culture and experiences growing up in Southeast D.C. Inspired by his joyful childhood memories, he initially started writing after his wife encouraged him to share his stories.
Read MoreIn 2023, the board game industry reached $16.8 billion, projected to hit $40.1 billion by 2032, with classics being revitalized and new games gaining popularity. A visit to the American Antiquarian Society revealed “The Travellers’ Tour Through the United States,” the first board game printed in the U.S. in 1822, which utilized a map of the country.
Read MoreGame night takes on a serious twist with board games addressing climate change. In "Daybreak," players cooperate to cut emissions and tackle disasters, but the game’s complexity and frequent failures can be overwhelming.
Read MoreClassic board games like Monopoly and Scrabble offer strategy and family fun, but recent research by Liam Cross and Gray Atherton suggests these games also benefit people with autism.
Read MoreAndrew Bub, 53, credits his passion for games with aiding his recovery from two strokes in late 2022. An avid gamer since childhood, he launched GamerDad.com to help parents bond with their kids through video games.
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