When it comes to analog hobbies, the humble jigsaw puzzle is one of life ... Danner and Carmichael are both avid users of puzzle boards, whose shallow drawers are perfect for organizing your ...

But in the ever-expanding board game scene, that can be a problem ... making this a very tricky puzzle to figure out, with escalating tension as you try and match your existing plays.

Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom, a good board game can keep the little ones entertained for hours — not to mention help strengthen their critical-thinking skills.

Read more here. Board games are a great way to break the ice, whether you’re at a party or hosting a get-together with folks you haven’t seen in a while. But with so many options available ...

Some, like this Kids Table and Chair Set and this Kids' Dry-Erase Lap Desk, feature a chalkboard or dry-erase board ... extra puzzle pieces. In my house, that led to less arguing between my two kids.

Ready to get your game face on and put your family and friends through their paces? A good old-fashioned board game is hard to beat when it comes to bringing a group together and getting competitive.

In a WordsRated.com survey, 65% of US adults enjoy board games. What’s more ... dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Numerous jigsaw puzzles, Blokus, Connect Four and Dominoes helped fine ...

Each December, New York Times Games puzzle editors reveal their most anticipated puzzles of the year in Puzzle Mania, the annual special section in the print edition of the Sunday paper.