Combo is a great unique game for the family! It’s kind of cooperative, in the sense that you can’t create a full combo on your own. You have to work with people at least a little bit if you’re going to score any points. But it’s not REALLY cooperative, because you still want to get the most points, and win.
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3 Of A Kind taglines itself as “a party game of creative connections” and we expected a silly good time. We found in playing the game that this is exactly what happened. Sometimes.
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I’ve played and reviewed plenty of trick-taking games over the years. Some flop, while others become regulars at game nights with friends. Trick-taking games always offer a unique twist, whether through a quirky theme or an inventive scoring system that sets them apart.
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This small dexterity game surprised us. We recommend it for family fun when you’re in a constrained space.
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Add some Christmas spirit to Green Team Wins with this holiday card pack, featuring the same categories (This or That, Best of Three, Fill in the Blank) with holiday-themed questions.
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It’s hard to put a twist on trick-taking that really feels new. Bottle Imp does this, but in a way that makes us work a little harder than we’d like.
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When I heard about Cabanga!, I knew I had to try it. The thrill of deciding whether to play a card that might cause me to gain unwanted cards adds an exciting layer of suspense, making every turn feel like a risky, strategic gamble.
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Sheep in Disguise is a light family game with just a little bit of take-that. We did have some hurt feelings when players would “expose” another player’s sheep, which meant they were abducted when an attack card was played – but the game is light and moves quickly enough that we could pretty much get past that.
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Toil & Troublez brings a touch of magic to the table! This whimsical game keeps players engaged as they anticipate each draw and carefully place cards in hopes of getting the Talisman they need.
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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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Football Feud! is a great fast game for casual (and not-so-casual) fans of American football. Each “quarter” is a single turn, so choose cards to maximize your yardage for touchdowns – or slow down your opponents.
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This is a game that’s a great way to get everyone around the table, whether you’re a family looking for something that feels a little more “grown up”, or seasoned players wanting an appetizer before a longer game.
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If you like the idea of spending a few minutes with all of your beloved Star Trek friends across all the series, you should take a look at Star Trek: Chrono-Trek.
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I really like that this game is a net positive all the way around. There is only shared success in Secret Identity, which makes it a fantastic family game.
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Expeditions Around the World is an abstract racing-style game where world adventurers compete to complete treks to the destinations on their expedition cards.
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We recommend Mind Up! for families; but not for kids under 8. You’ll bid cards from your hand to acquire cards on the table… but the cards you bid become the cards you might get next turn!
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Some board gamers might thrive on the nail-biting tension caused by resource acquisition and challenging fighting in this game. We, however, often found it overly frustrating in many of our plays.
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Place your marker on a graph to get other players to guess which word is yours! Mind Map is a party clueing and guessing game that’s best for nerdy families and small friend groups.
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