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Take a deep breath and you may sniff up a familiar musty scent that takes you way, way back. For old time’s sake, let’s look fondly on 13 of the greatest board games of all time:

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Most of the time, he makes my life unbearable. He makes me miserable, but tells me that that misery somehow makes me special, makes me better. He points out the worst in me and convinces me there is nothing good there.

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When I am babysitting I can shamelessly scream as loud as I want on the monkey bars, perfect my Play Doh sculpture, get really into a game of Uno. Basically, spending time with little kids gives you an excuse to become a child yourself again, and enjoy all those activities, games, and books you have long since forgotten about.

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Monopoly: …Man, what a great game. The best thing about “Monopoly” is this — you get $200 just for passing “Go.” I wish stuff like this happened more often in real life. The only comparison I can think of in real life is when you wake up in bed and someone has made you coffee and breakfast and maybe you get some oral sex out of the deal. Just for waking up!