This year has been nothing short of spectacular in the world of board gaming. From the strategic depths of "Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion" to the family-friendly fun of "Wavelength," there's a game for everyone. Join us as we celebrate the games that have brought us joy, challenge, and uncountable memorable moments this year!
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The Best Guide to Holiday Games in 2023 (For Families, Friends & Enemies)
It's that time of year again: eggnog, Christmas music, and a lot of time that's going to be spent with family, friends (or sometimes, people that you have to like). Games are a great way to fuel a get-together, or just to have fun during the holidays.
Here's a peek at some of the best holiday games (for families, friends, and enemies).
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ROOT – You’ve probably never played a board game like this before
Step into the captivating realm of 'Root,' where asymmetrical gameplay meets rich, woodland-themed strategy. This article explores the unique mechanics and diverse factions that make every session of this acclaimed board game a distinct and engaging adventure.
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Board Games for Dark Nights
Here are some suggestions for spooky board games that work great for Halloween, or for those dark nights when things are going bump!
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Azul – An Unexpectedly Fun Board Game
I was walking by our local Board Game shop the other day and they had this beautiful tile game spread out in the window. What's that!? I immediately wondered and looked more closely. It was called Azul and it was indeed lovely. The game is a strategy board game for two to four players, was originally developed in 2016 by game designer Michael Kiesling and has since become one of the most popular board games of all time.
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Ancient Board Games: Exploring the Oldest Classics
Board games have been a source of entertainment and intellectual stimulation for people of all ages and cultures for thousands of years. While modern board games have evolved significantly, the roots of these games can be traced back to ancient times.
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5 New Board Games to Watch Out for in 2023
Exciting new board games are released every year, and 2023 is shaping up to be no different! Here are 5 upcoming games that board game enthusiasts should keep an eye on.
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Into the Abyss: Exploring Some Darker Card Decks, Board Games & TCGs
It’s always fun to explore the darker side of things. That’s why we have horror movies, real-life escape room games, survival video games and entire festivals, events and genres dedicated to looking into the abyss. Here’s a list of the best card decks, board games & trading card games that are to be played with creepy background music and dim lighting.
Card Decks
Whether your poison of choice is poker, bridge or blackjack,
Masque of the Red Death – Review
Inspired by the Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name, Masque of the Red Death take a few games to get the hang of - but it's well worth it.
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So What’s the AI-Powered Board Game St. Noire All About?
Board games that have been slightly enhanced with the help of technology are always exciting and, board games that are played with the help of accompanying apps are becoming increasingly popular. We were pretty stoked when we heard about a new Alexa-enhanced murder mystery game called St. Noire and had to check it out.
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What’s Up with Ms Monopoly?
Board game creator Hasbro recently released a completely new take on an old classic and rebranded the game with Ms Monopoly on the box – and a few changes to the rules, including female players earning more. It’s an attempt at equalizing the playing field, but it’s been released to so much criticism that it instead flips the board. Players aren’t happy with the attempt, and many critics of the game are saying that it does more harm than good.
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Board Game Lounges Are Cool
Board game lounges date back several hundred years - being anywhere people can get together to play board games – from Dungeons & Dragons through to backgammon. They're the board game version of an arcade, and there’s almost certainly one near you.
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Good Times with Betrayal – Board Game Review
If you're somebody who enjoys a game that changes every time you play it, or who enjoys to role-play when you play games, or if you're a seasoned tabletop game player looking for a new kind of scenario to play out, check out Betrayal.
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Brush Up on Your Detective Skills And Solve the Chronicles of Crime
If you’re a police procedural fan and love solving mysteries, check out Chronicles of Crime. Developed thanks to a Kickstarter campaign, this game combines co-operative crime scene investigation with an app, a board game and some virtual reality, for good measure.
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Can’t Stop Playing Catan!
Catan’s got it all: strategy, skill, competition and fun — the perfect combination in a board game.
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Hand-Crafted Board Games and Where to Find Them
Board games make for excellent gifts whether you’re buying them for yourself or your mother-in-law – and if you want to get something special that can be treasured for a long time, take a look at these hand-crafted board games made with love. True art! We’ve saved you some time and collected some of the most gorgeous ones we could find in this handy list.
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Oregon Trail – Card Game Review
This card game is an enjoyably frustrating reimagining of the Oregon Trail computer game where players work together to move along the trail, fording rivers and playing Supply Cards to overcome calamities.
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Risk Legacy: For Seasoned Risk Players Looking For Something New
"Risk: Legacy was one of the best designed board games we have ever had the pleasure of playing together." Love the game of Risk but are tired of playing it? Well we're sure Risk: Legacy will bring you back on board.
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Disturb the Peace with Anomia
Anomia is a hilariously fun card game for family games nights or your buddy's place on the weekend. Check out our review here.
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Wasabi: The Competition Game That Makes You Hungry
Test your sushi-making skills in a lightning fast game of Wasabi with up to 3 friends and I’ll bet it’ll make you hungry. Read on for full review!
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Codenames Board Game: Clean, Simple, Strategic
Released in 2015, this board game has quickly become a titan. With minimal pieces and rules, Codenames is quick to learn and mentally stimulating to play. Read more for full review.
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