They allow people to interact, spend time together, and have fun. Electronic gadgets and devices that have slowed down the real social interaction (not considering the virtual interaction, here) but board games do just the opposite. These are good enough reasons for the ongoing rise of board games but that’s not it. They act as a medium to bring family and friends together encouraging cooperation, social interaction and stress relief. In the times where technology has taken over our lives, board games are still paving a way for people to stay connected online and offline.