One of my closest friends, Darlene, recently resurrected a weekly game night to make sure our little circle got to see each other at least once a week and to make sure we all do something to break us out of the winter doldrums. Game night means everything from checkers to DVD games like Scene It. Darlene has every one imaginable, including some beautiful classic chess and Chinese checkers sets that are works of art, but is always looking to expanding her trove.

Enter into the picture coincidence… On the heels of Darlene's expansion considerations, I've come to find out that our friends over at Zontik Games have given their website a major facelift (even Joan Rivers would be proud of them) to showcase their expanded selection. Zontik features the crème de la crème of traditional gaming wares, from traditional chess and backgammon models to estate-worthy croquet sets and decked-out versions of favorites like Monopoly and Scrabble.