Wouldn't you prefer a nice game of chess?

In an era of the high speed video games (e.g., Wii, X-Box 93, etc.) and a myriad of television options, I'm inclined to think today's children grow up missing out on one of the fondest aspects of my childhood: Board games.

So, for you kids out there ...
Gunny's Top 10 Board Games:

1. Chess
2. Axis & Allies
3. Backgammon
4. Risk
5. The Game of LIFE
6. Stratego
7. Monopoly
8. Trivial Pursuit
9. Scrabble
10. Battletech

After review, I realize my Top 10 may be daunting for some younger ones, so I'd suggest the following 5 primers before you're ready for the big leagues:

1. Candyland
2. Chutes & Ladders
3. Sorry
4. Checkers
5. Chinese Checkers

Others you'd suggest? Different order?