Here’s an item that I bet everyone reading has stored away in a closet or attic or basement long forgotten and just collecting dust.  I have several of these that I used to play with my wife and kids but got bored with.   And speaking of “bored” I’m talking about…Board Games.   :)

Some of these that you may have had as a kid or even as an adult could be worth a few bucks.   Here, in no particular order, are 10 that I see consistently selling well on eBay:

1. Avalon Hill Civilization Board Game — This game from the early 80’s is going for as much as $120.00 in good condition.  If you also have the follow-up Advanced Civilization game you can get as much as $200.00 for both in good condition. 

Examples (note: you must be logged into your eBay account to view)
http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?&satitle=Avalon+Hill+Civilization

2. Aggravation Board Game by Lakeside Games — The early 70’s edition of this board game will bring $30 - $40 on eBay.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?satitle=Aggravation+Board+Game+-handmade+-oak+-clue&fis=2&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=34%26fsoo%3D2

3. 40th Anniversary Risk — The 40th anniversary edition of this classic board game was released in 1999.  In new in the box condition this is selling for as much as $200.00.  Used condition will still bring as much as $100.00.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=40th+Anniversary+Risk

4. Diplomacy — Avalon Hill/Hasbro.  The Original version of Diplomacy was released in 1976 by Avalon Hill.  Avalon Hill released Deluxe Diplomacy in 1992 and Hasbro came out with a version called Diplomacy in 1999.  Any of these versions will bring as much as $100.00 and sometimes more depending on condition.

http://toys.search-completed.ebay.com/Diplomacy

5. Acquire By Avalon Hill (1999 Version )  Are you starting to see a pattern here?  Just about anything from Avalon Hill seems to sell very well.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?satitle=Acquire+AVALON+HILL

6. NFL Strategy Board Game — We talked about Tudor Electric Football Games in a different blog post but Tudor also produced this gem of a football based board game in 1987 called NFL Strategy.   This game will bring as much as $200.00 in good condition.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?satitle=NFL+Strategy+Board+Game

7. CashFlow 101 Rich Dad Poor Dad - based on the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.  This game sells retails for $195.00.  Gently Used Cashflow 101 games will bring $150.00 and up on eBay. 

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?satitle=CashFlow+101+Rich+Dad+Poor+Dad

8. Original Skittle-Bowl by Aurora — this fun game from 1967-1970 is bringing as much as $80.00 on eBay.  As always completeness and condition are major factors in the final price. 

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?satitle=Original+Skittle-Bowl

9. Parker Brothers Masterpiece Classic Art Auction Board Game — the 1970s edition will bring up to $50.00.  The 1996 edition will bring up to $30.00. 

http://toys.search-completed.ebay.com/Masterpiece_Games

10. Dark Tower electronic board game — this game by Milton Bradley was released in 1981 and brings over $200.00 on eBay.  The UK version will bring $300.00 or more. 

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?satitle=Dark+Tower+game