two player — Board Game Tag

Best-Of List Aug 13, 2018

Cultural-Themed Board Games: Asia

The best Asian-themed board games — Tokaido, Hanamikoji, Takenoko, Lanterns, Sushi Go and more. Beautiful games steeped in the art and culture of Asia.

Games Aug 7, 2018

Raptor: Review

Our Raptor board game review: a two-player duel of mother raptor versus scientists. How the asymmetric card play works and whether it's worth buying.

Games Mar 4, 2018

Uprise: Review

Our review of Uprise, an indie board game by Alex Racine we playtested before its Kickstarter. How the secret-society tower building plays across 2-8 players.

Best-Of List Oct 12, 2017

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.

Games Sep 25, 2017

Hive: Review

Our Hive review — the two-player bug tile game with no board. How ants, beetles, grasshoppers and spiders move, and why it travels better than chess.

Games Mar 24, 2017

Splendor: Review

Is Splendor a good board game? Our review of the gem-buying engine builder: how the card economy snowballs, who it suits, and whether it's worth the price.