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May 18, 2026
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Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress
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For those who spend their free time with 20-sided dice, or boast an impressive collection of meeple-themed jewelry, it’s undeniable that we’re living in a “golden age” of board games. (Pexels/Pavel Danilyuk)
Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress
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Researchers at the University of Plymouth recently confirmed what board game fans and role-playing game (RPG) enthusiasts have known for decades: that tabletop games “enhance well-being, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence…
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