Preface
Chapter 1- The Hidden Secret to Academic Success: Board Games!
“Your Ticket to Ride all the Way to Harvard”
Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking and Reasoning Skills
Math Skills
Language Arts Skills
Economics, Geography and Sociology Skills
Social and Communication Skills
Conclusion
Chapter 2- CONNECT 4: “Pretty Sneaky Sis!”
A Brief History and Description of CONNECT 4
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on CONNECT 4
Chapter 3- Ticket To Ride: All Aboard – For Learning
A Brief History and Description of Ticket to Ride
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on Ticket to Ride
Chapter 4- Othello: T’is neither here nor there
A Brief History and Description of Othello
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on Othello
Chapter 5- Settlers of Catan: Monopoly for Millennials
A Brief History and Description of Settlers of Catan
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on Settlers of Catan
Chapter 6- Backgammon: An Ancient Game with A Modern Twist
A Brief History and Description of Backgammon
Skills Developed
Variations
Observation on Backgammon
Chapter 7- Conclusion: Time to Play
References and Resources
About the Author