Board Games

Board games have been around for millennia, and they still fill store shelves because they are still fun. Parlor games are the perfect excuse to get together with friends for an evening. Of course, few things are more fun than saving money, and that's why you are online shopping at Overstock.com--because you know it will save you up to 70 percent on all your toys and games!

Whether you choose simple wooden chess sets or a fancy chess set of ebony and ivory, chess is a game almost anyone can learn and enjoy. Many young children sit down at a chess table and are instantly hooked for life. Chess is a game parents and children can play together, and no matter who plays, it's a great way to get acquainted or reacquainted since few people can play chess for hours in silence!

Checkers is another excellent choice. Who doesn't love the thrill of shouting, "King me!" Checkers sets have an added advantage: checkers pieces are also backgammon pieces, and checkers boards double as backgammon boards. Like chess, the popularity of checkers and backgammon stretches across every generation. Wow, two-for-one games at up to 70 percent off: it's almost like getting it for free.

Not only can Chinese checkers be played by the whole family, Chinese checkers can be played by the whole family at once! Darts, dominoes, tic-tac-toe and the new board games that keep popping up can fill your parlor games closet to overflowing. Spend a quality evening at home with family and friends once a week or so; with board games from Overstock.com, you'll never run out of fun!