2025 Games
What a year it’s been! We’ve increased the size of our family by a staggering 33%, I’ve played a ton of games, and I’ve played so many interesting and unusual games, discovered up-and-coming designers, and just generally experienced more of the breadth of board games. From
Board Game Gift Guide
Giving games as gifts is a time-honored tradition. Let me help.
Trick-Taking and Climbing
Plus seven great climbing and shedding games
My Favorite Games
This list could change at any moment.
Trick-Taking and Climbing
Older, of course, is a relative term. These games were released over a decade ago.
Trick-Taking and Climbing
A rambling look at the board games niche I've found myself in
Seven great games that are just a bit weird.
A weekly in-depth newsletter about board games and card games
Introducing new games comes with a measure of responsibility.
Plus more than 18 honorable mentions, because I can't not.
Do I love playing games poorly, or do I love to experiment? You be the judge.
We're 75 percent through 2025. Some great games have emerged.
Plus nine honorable mentions, because there are too many great games to limit myself
Three great word games that don’t demand a thorough reading of the dictionary
I wanted to love Mouse Trap as a kid. I wish I'd had these five games instead.
Matt Leacock's latest Pandemic offering tells the story The Lord of the Rings, piece by piece.
Few people have pushed trick-taking in new directions quite like Taiki Shinzawa. Let's explore his catalog together.
These three worker placement games have flown under the radar.
TTUTCON II introduced me to so many amazing games.
When your game night expands, there are still plenty of great games to play.