Notable for its incredibly fun, but somewhat dubious get-the-kids-into-gambling casino in the middle of the board. 13. Operation

Barrel Of Monkeys is one of those games that even I played as a child, but I don't see many other kids playing with it nowadays. However, before I feel that it as as staple in many households with children. 8. Guess Who? Every single game of Monopoly ever played has surely remained unfinished, either through sheer boredom, or in someone’s divorce. Monopoly in reverse; have a million quid at the start of the game and try to be the first to lose it. Some of our most classic board games were extremely popular in the 80s such as Candy Land. You don't need to be born in the 1980s to have played some of these games because a lot are readily still available in regular stores such as Walmart.

And the accusations start over who’s pinching cash form the bank when the banker goes to get a sherry. A bunch of adventuring bounty-hunting teams coincidentally all discover a lost world filled with treasure.

Lumped with Mario Kart for being the ultimate breaker of friendships, Monopoly is a must for any list of best board games—leaving out this monumental board game from any applicable board game list would be almost heretical. As a board game created in the 1930s and used even by the British Secret Service to support POWs captured by Nazis during WWII, Monopoly technically can’t be solely considered as a 1980s game though it did see a fair amount of (legal) action during that decade due to a parody version of it released by San Francisco State University professor Ralph Anspach. In fact, it wasn’t until the 90’s when Hasbro finally acquired the game and its owner, the Parker Brothers. Mouse Trap: Be honest now, did Mouse Trap ever work properly for you? We found that it took ages to set the damn thing up, and when you eventually got round to setting it off one of the parts would always let you down and not work. In practice, you played it for five overs, tops, before your mate Baz got bored and swung too enthusiastically for a six, sending, batsman, fielders, pitch, and groundside drinks flying off the table. There’s only so many injuries a patient can have before ‘unfortunate’ starts looking ‘irresponsible’ 14. MonopolyBut, despite this, it’s somehow united families for generations, especially during the festive season, and acted as a gateway to many other board games. Scrabble: My sister used to make up words then look in the dictionary on the off chance they existed. Because she’s a cheat. Ever wanted to figure out a murder mystery but don’t want to get your hands too dirty? Clue has had everyone fascinated with the gruesome and digging up dirt since its birth in 1943. While this board game can be a hit-or-miss depending on the person, there’s no doubting its legacy—seven video games, a film, a television series, and one musical later the board game is still going strong, selling at least three million copies a year in over 73 different countries. Two notable editions that were produced in the ‘80s for the game were the 1986 and 1988 edition.

This game is another that might not be remembered by a lot of people as it's not very popular anymore, but Don't Break The Ice was once a household classic. 10. Chutes And Ladders Four characters and a giant, multi-level dungeon filled with monsters, food and treasure: this was all Ed Logg needed to construct the most hectic and exciting multi-player action game of the decade. Utilising the staple elements of the role-playing genre while removing all the boring talking bits, Gauntlet ushered in the dungeon crawler genre, eventually leading to Diablo, The Binding of Isaac and Hades. It also meant that childhood me started every mealtime with the words: “Warrior needs food badly,” for which I apologise to my family. 5. Gradius (1985, Konami) The world of board games is vast and diverse, with options to suit every taste and age group. Whether you prefer strategy games, word games, party games, or cooperative games, there’s a board game out there for everyone. The variety of options ensures that the world of board games is continually evolving and offers something for everyone.Connect Four will always be a favorite for many people. It's still a very popular and classic game to have at events and arcades. 4. Mystery Mansion Television The ‘Television’ section contains all of our articles related to the small screen. We have a very wide range of content – there’s a strong 80s focus with trivia on EastEnders and Grange Hill, but you can also find articles on popular contemporary TV programmes such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. If you fancy something a bit more niche then don’t worry – we’ve also got plenty of content on cult hits such as Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Quantum Leap. Happy hunting!