Video games are more popular than ever. Last year alone, Americans spent more than $57 billion on them. Meanwhile, sales of board games have also been rising in recent years. Both are fun—but which is better?
Fans of board games say there are many reasons that games like chess, Scrabble, and Monopoly have been around so long. For starters, you can enjoy the same board games for years. You don’t need to buy updated versions or expensive new devices to play them on. Also, playing board games keeps kids from being glued to screens. Too much video-game time can strain your eyes.
But others say board games can’t compare to video games. They point out that you can play video games alone or with other people—in person or online. Plus, gamers say, technology is always improving, so video games keep getting better.
