Every once in a while a game comes along that makes you stop and look at it. You’re just moving along on the hamster wheel of life and something comes out that is so clever, and so simple, that you just have to marvel at it. It helps when it looks great, and draws a crowd.
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This might be the Uno-killer! We recommend Mojo as a fun family game that’s a bit more strategic.
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We’ve got a few games to recommend for teenagers that are easy to teach to newcomers, and encourage talking and being silly together.
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All paintings start as color and line. Color Field lets us play with matching up colors in an artistic framework.
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The Hunt is an asymmetric duel war game. Can the German ship Admiral Graf Spee sink 5 freighters before the British navy can find it?
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Let’s wrap up 2023 with a Monthly Report, Year in Review, and our top ten games of the year!
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Age of Ambition offers seven modules that can be added to Space Explorers. No matter which we chose, no mechanics felt out of place. If you want more Space Explorers, you can’t go wrong here.
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We’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
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Although Ra felt pretty simple to learn, it’s still going to be very challenging for younger kids. The well-designed player boards smooth the way to understand all the scoring, but it’s still a lot to keep track of. We think the 12+ age range on the box is about right.
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A game about organizing my junk? I was skeptical. But Junk Drawer is easy to learn, while offering interesting decisions on every turn.
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When I originally reviewed Prehistories, I noted it was very family friendly and would appeal to folks who enjoy tile placement games. This is still true, but I enjoyed it even more with the addition of the Evolution modules!
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If you need a little bit of help getting your family to share, it might be time to deploy Splito.
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We LOVE coffee. Does the card game Fika capture the cozy feeling of a coffee break with friends? Or is it a cutthroat competition between cafe owners?
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I’ve always been a fan of the medieval time period for its astonishing castles and Arthurian lore. Blazon focuses on one aspect of medieval history; heraldry.
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What’s the difference between a body builder and a zombie? One says “No pain no gain, and the other says no brain no pain!”
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Several games we reviewed in the past year inspired me to come up with some real groaner puns. Share them with your friends!
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Welcome Chad Elkins, owner of 25th Century Games. He’s doing a ton of new games this year!
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Living in the Midwest, there are no ocean waves. But surfing is on my bucket list of things to try someday. In the meantime, I’ll try the next best thing; running a surfboard shop right at my kitchen table.
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