Best Board Games
The best board games, picked two ways: the ten our group actually plays, and the ten the hobby agrees on, plus a full breakdown of every genre and what makes a game great.
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Catan vs Wingspan: Which Game Should You Buy?
Two of the most recommended gateway games on the market, broken down so you know which one to buy first — or whether you need both.
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Best Family Board Games
The best family board games that actually work with mixed ages at one table — quick to teach, fun for kids and adults, and not a chore to play twice.
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Catan: How To Play – Simplified
Learn Catan in five minutes. Roll for resources, trade with rivals, build roads and settlements, and race to 10 victory points — the whole base game, simplified.
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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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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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Best Settlers of Catan Expansions (Ranked and Reviewed)
Already love Catan but feel like the base game has run its course? Here's our honest rundown of every major Catan expansion and which ones are actually worth buying.
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Best Board Games for Christmas Gifts
Our board game Christmas gift guide, sorted by who you're buying for — party games, kids' games, two-player picks, co-ops and games that make you think.
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Catan Vs Ticket To Ride: Which Game Should You Buy?
Catan vs Ticket to Ride — which should you buy? We compare difficulty, player interaction, play time and replay value to help you pick the right one.
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Best (Settlers of) Catan Gifts
The best Catan gifts for the Settlers fan in your life — t-shirts, wall art, socks, coasters, pillows and more. Handpicked gift ideas beyond another expansion.
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Best Custom (Settlers of) Catan Game Boards
The best custom Catan boards and pieces we could find — handmade wooden sets, 3D terrain, resin tiles and upgraded resource pieces, with credit to their makers.
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Wonka - Catan Meme
This one is courtesy of Board Game Geek.Catan Meme: Tell me again why your 2 sheep are worth my 1 ore??
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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 Gateway Board Games For Beginners (With Reviews) 2017
The ten best gateway board games for beginners, reviewed — Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Pandemic, Sushi Go and more, with what each one teaches you.
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Catan: Review
Is Catan actually fun? An honest review after years of plays — the trading, the robber, the runaway leader, and whether it still deserves a spot on your shelf.
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