What do I need to detune my board?

I need a board game that just need a board and game peices (or can use a regular deck of cards)?

• I'm re-doing a coffee table and I'm thinking about painting a board game onto the top..... what are some board games that don't require the GAME deck of cards - it's okay if it can be played with regular cards.... game peices... and dice are fine too. But something simple enough to get onto a table No monopoly-type games -- too much required to play.. basically SIMPLE games... but not checkers/chess -- that's too common... I want something less common help? thanks !

• Answer:

  If you are interested in word games, consider Scrabble. I am looking into getting a person who does wood working and painting to make me a table with a Scrabble board painted on the top.