While many of us grew up playing board games, you might think that the popularity of these basic tabletop games would be in decline in the age of technology. Think again.
Board games are more popular now than ever. New games are authored and released on a regular basis, and many of the classics are being discovered (or rediscovered) by younger generations.
Read on to learn about some of the best board games to play at home or in the pub.
These days, we tend to spend much of our time interacting with our friends and loved ones through screens rather than in person. It’s no wonder, then, that more and more businesses have been rising up across the country to address this issue. Board game bars and cafes give you a place to get together … Read more
Here we’ll review the Bananagrams rules and answer some commonly asked questions about this fun, addictive and fast word-building game. We’ll also provide some info on other ways to play, with helpful tips on how to improve your skills. What is Bananagrams®? Bananagrams is a word building game where players draw letters from 144 tiles … Read more
Mysterium is like the lovechild of Clue and Dixit. This co-operative board game will have you working with friends to solve a murder mystery. To do so, you must rely on one player – acting as the murder victim’s ghost – to supply you with clues about the identity of the killer, where the crime … Read more
Are you ready to learn how to play Concept? Explaining the rules won’t take long at all, so let’s dive right in. Here’s another one to add to your list of party games. The Concept board game is a fresh take on a tried and true game idea; the guessing game. It’s a great option … Read more
How to Play Qwirkle: match colors and shapes, make lines, and score more points than your opponents. On the surface that’s all there is to Qwirkle! The simple rules make this an ideal game for families, especially with younger children. It’s also very compact to store, taking up only the room of its tile bag … Read more
If you love a gold old-fashioned dungeon-bash game, then you’re going to like Massive Darkness. This amazing title appeared on the market after a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, where Cool Mini or Not (CMON) raised more than $3.5 million to bring their vision to life in 2016. The game used the system from Zombicide as … Read more
Reach for the sky! If you’re a fan of western movies, or un-ironically own a cowboy hat, I’ve got a game you might be interested in. Flick ‘em Up puts you in the boots of a group of gunslingers, either outlaw or lawmen, facing off against your friends or family in a classic western stand-off. … Read more
The great board game of Risk is a classic. Many of us grew up playing as kids, and we’re still enjoying it as adults. In fact, it’s a popular board game request at a slew of new bars catering to the board game crowd, like this one in Boston. If you enjoy playing Risk, it’s … Read more
King of Tokyo is an exciting board and card game that uses everything from dice rolling to strategy to help players find a way of eliminating the other players and taking control of a capital city. If you want to win the game and become the King, then you’re going to need to either win … Read more
An overview of how to play Dixit, a simple storytelling board game with surprising depth. A popular tabletop game for younger players and adults, Dixit is perfect for groups of 3 to 6. It can be played over and over again, and every game will be different even with the same group of people. Despite … Read more
Have you ever had a family game night where every game you tried to play was either so simple that none of the adults could enjoy themselves, or so complicated that none of the kids could keep up? If so, you’re not alone. If you’re in the market for a board game that has enough … Read more
Searching for a fast, fun strategy game that doesn’t take a group to play? The original 7 Wonders hit the market about 10 years ago, establishing itself as an instant classic with a laundry list of board game awards. The box claimed a player range of 2-7. That’s technically true; it’s possible to play with … Read more
Looking for a fresh option for your next family game night? Maybe you just want a fun, light-hearted game to play with friends? In both cases, Ticket to Ride, the board game series from from Days of Wonder, is just the ticket to get your next game night on track. I’ll be your Conductor, walking … Read more
Looking for something to fit the theme of your spookiest game night? Check out this overview of Betrayal at House on the Hill rules to plan your evening. Explore a cursed house with a small band of friends – then, try to survive when one of those friends turns on you in Betrayal at House … Read more