Debate photos courtesy of families; Illustration by Aarón Martínez

Board Games or Video Games?

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.  

Here’s what two of our readers think.

Playing board games is a great way to spend time with your family. My family has game nights on Fridays. We enjoy playing Monopoly and Sorry! It helps build relationships since everyone is in the same room. Talking to gamers online isn’t the same.

I like being able to touch game pieces and move them around the board. That’s better than damaging your eyes by staring at a screen.

Most video games have a lot of different levels, so you can play them for longer. I like playing handheld games to help pass the time on trips. They don’t take up a lot of space. And they don’t have a lot of pieces that can fall out and get lost.

Playing video games can connect you with people worldwide. I play online with my cousins even though we don’t live in the same house.  

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