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You guys and gals should know by now that we here at Mandatory love our nostalgia fill, as it allows us to look back at a time that was a hell of a lot more simpler and innocent. You know, before we all walked into this chaos that we are living in today. So while we loved reminding ourselves (and all you folks) about awesome toys from the ’90s, as well as classic video games that won’t ever be forgotten about anytime soon, we can’t say that everything from the game aisle was all fun. Let’s just say that there were a lot of questionable things made, especially random board games that don”t exactly look so fun today as we look back at them.
So let’s focus on those crappy board games right now, and try to remember that these were a big deal before the internet and cellphones started to drown us all out.
15 Crappy Board Games Of The Past
So OK, folks, if you’re going to make it a game night, just remember to get yourself some good board games and try to stay away from all of these.
h/t SMOSH
Another blast from the past: 18 Reasons The ’90s Actually Sucked
Bad Bored Games
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Vanilla Ice: Electronic Rap
Perfect for those looking for something that is close to being as bad as Vanilla Ice was.
Photo: Pinterest
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Beverly Hills 90210 Entangle Game
"You need to roll doubles to get out of this broken relationship."
Photo: Pinterest
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Birding
For the kid that is really eager in never making a friend.
Photo: via Guff
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Go For It!
For the kid whose parents couldn't afford The Game of Life.
Photo: via The Tangential
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Full House
I just hope everyone hugs at the end.
Photo: via Real Clear
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Too Bad
Would have love to have been a part of this marketing meeting.
Photo: via Jedko Games
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Centipede
I feel bad for the kid who saw the cover of this box, expected thrills, and got a cure for insomnia instead.
Photo: via Flashbak
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Slime Monster
The tagline was "Don't let the Slime Monster ooze on your player." Wait, this is a kids game?
Photo: Pinterest
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The Logo Board Game
If you're looking to be bored to death, here you go.
Photo: via Rant Now
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Donkey Kong
"Wanna come over to my house? I have Donkey Kong...the board game."
Photo: via Flashbak
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Blurble
The perfect board game to play when there is literally nothing else to do.
Photo: via Board Game Quest
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The World Cup Game
Why go outside and experience when you can just play this?
Photo: via WorthPoint
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Teen Time
I'm going to assuming the first person who screams "I hate my life" wins.
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Mr. Pop
Well that's just dirty.
Photo: via The Guff
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Trump The Game
I want this game to be over.
Photo: via The Guardian