L.L.A.M.A
LLAMA, from acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, is one of those just for fun games we talk about. This is a great family game for up to six players, so everyone …
Ohanami
Ohanami, from designer Steffen Benndorf, is a compact card game that packs a big punch. This drafting game forces players to balance the risks and rewards of the cards they …
HerStory
HerStory is an amazingly simple game with rewarding choices. Players collect resources to complete chapters about extraordinary women who’ve shaped our world throughout history. This game requires tactical thinking, has …
For the King (and Me)
For the King (and Me), an updated version of Biblios, is special because the game features two unique phases which develop different skills. In the collection phase, players must use …
Celestia
Celestia is, most importantly, a fun game in which players must observe the actions of those around them and make prudent decisions with the information available. In what might be …
Red7
Red7 is a mental masterclass in which gamers must constantly evaluate their options and make decisions. This turn to turn mental gymnastics may seems daunting, but moves at a great …
Trails
TRAILS, from Keymaster Games, incorporates simple concepts to create an approachable game. TRAILS is an easy to grasp resource management game where players collect resources to earn badges for points. …
Trekking Through History
Trekking Through History met our stringent criteria for recommendation with flying colors. Right out of the gate, the historical cards in this game have illustrations of real historical individuals and …
Get on Board: New York & London
Get on Board: New York & London combines the simplicity of a roll & write game with a central game board to provide players with an experience unlike any other. …
Alhambra
Alhambra is a modern classic for a reason. Dirk Henn’s game combines simple rules with satisfying depth as players add new tiles to their central fountain. The game does a …
Honey Buzz
Honey Buzz has an amazing theme, unique components, and skill-building opportunities for days! This game combines a handful of well-known game mechanisms such as worker placement, tile placement, and order …
The Quest for El Dorado
The Quest for El Dorado is a classic deck-building game with a board. Players use their acquired workers (cards) to traverse through the jungle attempting to be the first to …
Love Letter
Love Letter is a simple game with less than 20 cards. However, within that small package comes deep gameplay that is rewarding. Gamers will be asking to play this one …
Tenpenny Parks
Tenpenny Parks pushes polyomino tile-placement to the next level. If you’re getting bored with the old standbys, Tenpenny Parks does a great job integrating worker placement and in-round competition to …
Bärenpark
Bärenpark comes from one of our favorite designers, Phil Walker-Harding. Phil’s games work so well in the gameschooling setting because they engage non-gamers and gamers alike. Bärenpark straddles that line …
For Sale
For Sale is an easy to learn game that introduces gamers to the age old concept of buy low and sell high. The artwork is bright, fun, and always leads …
Machi Koro 2
Machi Koro 2 shares many of the details we love about the original game and improves on them. Machi Koro 2 features more streamlined gameplay, faster setup and takedown times, …
Gizmos
Gizmos is an engine-building game about building an engine. Players will create a gadget powered by energy spheres selected from a unique dispenser. The game looks fantastic on the table …
Deep Blue
Deep Blue is a risk-taking push-your-luck adventure that is fun for the whole family. This beautifully produced game lets young gamers compete as they traverse the oceans, assemble a crew, …