Azul vs Sagrada: Which Game Should You Buy?
Azul or Sagrada? Two gorgeous tile-and-tile-shaped games that look similar on the shelf but feel nothing alike. Here's how to pick the right one for your group.
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Best Zombie Board Games (Survival, Co-op & Backstabbing)
Our pick of the best zombie board games, from tense co-op survival to backstabbing betrayal and quick brain-eating dice fillers.
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Best Monopoly Versions — 10 Editions Worth Buying (And a Few to Skip)
There are over 1,000 Monopoly editions. Here are the 10 worth actually buying — from the fastest 10-minute version to the best for cheaters.
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The Best Board Games for 6 Players
Six players is the count that breaks most games — here are ten that don't just survive it, they're actually better for it.
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Best Board Games for Non-Gamers
Ten board games that actually work with people who think they hate board games — easy to learn, fun within minutes, and no board game experience required.
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Best Micro Games (Pocket Games)
The best micro games — wallet games, Oink boxes, and tiny-footprint designs that pack a full game night into something you can carry in a pocket.
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Best Bluffing Board Games
The best bluffing board games reward lying well and reading people — here are our top picks for every group size and experience level.
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Best Board Games for 3 Players (That Actually Work at Three)
Three players is a weird spot — too many for head-to-head, too few for big group games. These are the games that genuinely shine at exactly three.
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Best Dexterity Board Games
The best dexterity board games ranked — from flicking and stacking to magnet hockey and penguin racing. Our top picks for every group and skill level.
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Best Board Games for Couples (That You'll Actually Want to Play Again)
The best board games for couples — from quick fillers to deep strategy nights — with honest picks your partner will actually want to play again.
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10 Board Games Similar to Catan (That You'll Actually Want to Play Next)
Loved Catan but ready for something new? These 10 games scratch the same itch — resource gathering, territorial tension, and big decisions.
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Azul: Review
Draft tiles from a shared market, fill your mosaic wall, and score before your rivals — but don't grab more than you need.
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The Best Board Games for 4 Players
Four players is the sweet spot for most games — here are ten titles that don't just work at that count, they're genuinely best at it.
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Wingspan vs Everdell: Which Game Should You Buy?
Two gorgeous nature-themed engine builders, one shelf. Wingspan vs Everdell broken down so you know exactly which one to buy first.
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Wingspan: Review
You're a bird enthusiast trying to attract birds to your wildlife preserves. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful actions. Simple to learn, genuinely hard to master.
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Best Board Games for Adults
Are you celebrating an occasion? Valentine's Day? Christmas? A birthday or anniversary? Whatever it is, there's a board game to make the occasion…
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25 Games Under $25
Board games make a great gift for all occasions, and we chose 25 great games under $25 to suit every need: white elephant gift exchange, birthday,…
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Carcassonne: Versions & Expansions
It's hard to keep track of all the Carcassonne versions. If you're looking for your next expansion or a different Carcassonne-style challenge, we've…
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Best Social Deduction Board Games
In social deduction board games, everyone has a role--often kept secret--and players gather information throughout the game to figure out who's who.…
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Cards Against Humanity: Review
The self-described "party game for horrible people." One player reads a question or fill-in-the-blank; everyone else plays an answer card face-down. The…
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Best (Settlers of) Catan Gifts
Settlers of Catan (Catan) is one of the best-known and best-loved board games in circulation today. For many, it was and remains the gateway game: the…
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Best Card Drafting Board Games (with Reviews)
(Click the image to jump to our comparison table)
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Best Board Games for Teens
The best board games for teens that actually hold their attention — social, strategic, and fast enough to compete with a phone.
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Best Board Games For 2 Year Olds (With Reviews)
Board games are a fantastic way to start building children's language and development from a young age. They can even do so much more than that (see our…
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Best Board Games For 3 Year Olds (With Reviews)
Board games are a fantastic way to spend quality time with the little ones in your life. We love that games bring people together, and as avid gamers we…
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Agricola: Review
Your two meeples are settled into their wood house on their plot of land — but harvest is coming and they have no food. Place your meeples to grow crops,…
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Board Games That Play Better as Four Player Games.
Four players is the sweet spot for most game nights. Here are the titles that seem to work better as four player games than two or three player games., and generally are just games worth buying.
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