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Gwen Ottenberg, owner of Imagine That Toys in Wichita, has been selling games for more than 25 years and playing them even longer.

One of the most popular games in the world, mahjong has recently gotten big around Kansas City — with the metro's first dedicated parlor opening this year. You can now find places to play casually and competitively, or learn the game for the first time.

From clubs to tournaments, classes to casual play, you can find chess games for any level of skill around Kansas City.

Missouri voters in November narrowly passed an amendment legalizing sports betting. But even as the Chiefs head to the playoffs, fans in Missouri still need to cross the border to place a bet. So what's the holdup?

Kansas lawmakers are considering ways to incentivize more affordable housing in the state, in response to a severe shortage that is driving up the price of homes. Plus: If you're still searching for a holiday gift that can bring the whole family together, one Kansas board game shop has some suggestions.

Gwen Ottenberg, owner of Imagine That Toys in Wichita, shares some fun new games — or new versions of old favorites — to play with friends and family this year.

Want to let loose? Try something new? Kansas City is filled with places for adults to unleash their inner kid or get competitive, from smashing things in a rage room to playing board games.

Just in time for holiday shopping and family time, Gwen Ottenberg, owner of Imagine That Toys in Wichita, talks about some of the best new games for children and adults.

After two years of controversial efforts to remove books from school shelves, one Missouri librarian says colleagues are leaving the profession because it has become too painful. Plus: A Kansas toy shop recommends board games for the holidays.

Whether you are shopping for that next birthday party, adding to your personal collection, or curious about toy history, the Kansas City area is filled with unique, locally owned toy shops — including a marble maker, a doll hospital, and a Japanese blind box store.

The cultural phenomenon of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games has a strong following in the Kansas City community. Whether you're looking to roll your first d20 or just searching for a new campaign to join, here's how you can get started.

Surrounding cities have voiced opposition to a possible landfill in southeast Kansas City, Missouri. But the city continues to claim there are no plans for such a project. Plus: An Overland Park game café has become a home and hangout for "three generations of nerds."