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[–] neuracnu@lemmy.blahaj.zone 39 points 1 month ago

For fucks sake…

  • Best for beginners: Splendor and 7 Wonders
  • Best for two players: Hive and Star Realms
  • The best card games: Cat in the Box and Skull
  • The best strategy games: Brass: Birmingham and Root
  • Best for kids and families: Boop and Sushi Go
  • A great cooperative game: Pandemic
  • A great party game: Codenames
  • A great solo game: Final Girl
  • The best outdoor games: Ladder toss and Lacuna
  • The best murder mystery game: Mysterious Package Company
[–] RamenDame@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I upvote because of root. I am a simple player.

[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago

I am but a simple racoon, stealing your otherwise useless goods. Pay no mind.

[–] inlandempire@jlai.lu 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

An article by James Austin

There is no best board game for most people.

Tabletop games encompass a vast variety of mechanics, themes, visual designs, and rules, and each combination can appeal to a different type of person. Luckily, players today are spoiled for choice.

We’ve spent years researching, learning, teaching, and playing more than 150 games to find the best options for different players and situations. We’ve collected the best of the best here, which makes this a perfect place to start if you’re looking for a new game.

[–] fulm@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 month ago

Only 150 games? I'm pretty sure you could find many people with more experience than that at any FLGS.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Okay but the Pokemon Board game is best. /s

[–] Wazowski@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago
[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

chinese checkers
go

jungle speed
twin it!
the mind
bauhaus
dobble

skyjo
ninjan
trio
take 5

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