Cognitive Skills

1. Logical Reasoning: Understanding game rules, strategising moves.

2. Deductive Reasoning: Making inferences based on available information (e.g., Clue).

3. Critical Thinking: Evaluating situations and making decisions (e.g., Risk).

4. Problem-Solving: Finding solutions to game challenges (e.g., Many games).

5. Memory: Remembering game rules, strategies, and previous moves (e.g., Many games).

6. Numeracy: Counting spaces, managing resources, basic math (e.g., Monopoly, What are?).

7. Pattern Recognition: Identifying and predicting patterns (e.g., Connect Four, Azul, Labyrinth).

Social Skills

1. Communication: Discussing rules, negotiating trades, explaining strategies.

2. Cooperation: Working together towards a common goal (e.g., Pandemic, burgle bros).

3. Turn-Taking: Learning patience and waiting for their turn.

4. Empathy: Understanding others’ perspectives and reactions.

5. Fair Play: Respecting rules, winning and losing gracefully.

6. Conflict Resolution: Resolving disputes and finding amicable solutions.

7. Leadership: Taking charge and guiding a group during cooperative games.

Emotional Skills

1. Emotional Regulation: Managing emotions during wins and losses.

2. Self-Confidence: Building confidence through successful gameplay.

3. Perseverance: Continuing to play despite setbacks and challenges.

4. Stress Management: Handling the pressure of competition.

Academic Skills

1. Literacy: Reading instructions and cards (e.g., Scrabble).

2. Geography: Learning about different locations and cultures (e.g., Ticket to Ride, Risk).

3. History: Understanding historical events and contexts (e.g., Timeline).

4. Vocabulary: Expanding language and word usage (e.g., Boggle).

Motor Skills

1. Fine Motor Skills: Moving pieces, shuffling cards, and rolling dice.

2. Hand-Eye Coordination: Placing pieces accurately, handling game components. (e.g., Jenga).

Creative Skills

1. Imagination: Creating stories and scenarios (e.g., Dungeons & Dragons).

2. Strategic Thinking: Developing and executing complex strategies.

3. Innovative Thinking: Coming up with new ways to play or win (e.g., custom house rules).

Life Skills

1. Decision-Making: Making choices that have consequences.

2. Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently (e.g., Settlers of Catan).

3. Goal Setting: Planning and working towards objectives.

4. Adaptability: Adjusting strategies based on changing game states.

Cultural and Ethical Understanding

1. Diversity Awareness: Exposure to different cultures and histories through themed games.

2. Ethical Thinking: Making ethical decisions within the game's context (e.g., role-playing games).

Analytical Skills

1. Data Analysis: Interpreting data and statistics to inform gameplay (e.g., sports-related board games).

2. Risk Assessment: Evaluating potential risks and rewards (e.g., Stock Market Game).

Time Management

1. Planning: Allocating time to various tasks and turns.

2. Efficiency: Learning to be effective within the constraints of the game’s timeline.