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2) Jumanji
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When Allen Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically tranported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic...
3) Frostborn
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Destined to take over his family farm in Norrøngard, Karn would rather play the board game, Thrones and Bones, until half-human, half frost giantess Thianna appears and they set out on an adventure, chased by a dragon, undead warriors, an evil uncle, and more.
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The film centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain't no motherf****** game. Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like a Man, Barbershop), this film skewers genre tropes and poses the sardonic question: if the entire cast of a horror movie is Black, who dies first?
5) Jumanji
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Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
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"The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards are like the Oscars of the tabletop. Acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis investigates the winners and losers of each year's contest to track the incredible explosion in amazing new board games. From modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Dixit to once-lauded games that have now been forgotten (not to mention several popular hits that somehow missed a nomination), this...
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The original 4-player Mario Party series board game mode is back. Freely walk the board: choose where to move, which Dice Block to roll, and how to win the most Stars in skill-based minigames. Includes 2 vs 2 mode with grid-based maps, the creative uses of the console, and the series' first online minigame mode.
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"A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why-and how-we play them. Checkers, Backgammon, Chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and Bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the behavioral design that make them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors,...
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"Kids can make their own fun with Cool Board Games! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind board games. Readers will create Mini Magnetic Battleship, The Game of Your Life, Giant Outdoor Checkers and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started"--Publisher's website.
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"Learning to play chess is almost a life skill. Many people play it and even more reference its strategy in all kinds of conversations. It's a great game for young people to become familiar with-and even learn to love! This book gives a thorough, but simple, overview of the basic rules and moves of chess. From how to use each piece to some popular strategies, the game play outlined helps new players head right to the chess board after reading!"--Amazon.com...
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"Checkers is a classic game that's been played for many years for a reason. It's great for players of all ages-from children to senior citizens-and skill levels, and there are many alternative games to play using a checkers board. In this book, readers learn the general rules of the game as well as several strategies to begin using right away. Simple diagrams of the game board and easy-to-understand language aid in getting readers from page to play...
14) The club
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Bored after school, Josh and his friends try out an old game called "Black Magic" that promises the players good fortune at the expense of those who have wronged them. As the club members' luck starts skyrocketing and horror befalls their enemies, the game starts being a joke. How can they end the power they've unleashed? Answers lie in an old diary, but ending the game may be deadlier than any curse.
15) Board games
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""Engaging images accompany information about board games. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher"--
16) Monopoly junior
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In this fast and exciting Monopoly Junior board game, kids can imagine stomping around as a dinosaur.
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Board Game Tournament guides students as they conceive and set up their own board game tournament for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table...
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"For generations, Monopoly has been America's favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and, for better or worse, the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game's creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers, Monopoly's secret history is a surprising saga that features a radical feminist, a community of Quakers...
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