Three-player games have often been a tricky spot for designers, who tend to gravitate to either competitive two-player games or cooperative four-player games. This game, based on theSpanish Civil War, takes that tension and forges a game that’s halfway between competitive and cooperative. Ea...
There are always beloved, noteworthy games that can’t make the cut, but it’s no slight on those omitted – only a testament to the overwhelming abundance of excellent war board games. Also, we really don’t think ASL needs the kudos any more… For more recommendations, read our guides ...
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War games with a shouty infantry man on the cover can make a game seem like it's going to be very dry, but don't let Undaunted pass you by, because it's a brilliant battler built around one core truth: you can't win every fight. ...
As I’ve already given my favorite games in our end-of-the-yearTop 10 Board Games from 2023list (the same with Brandon below), I’ll pivot here and instead go with the best “new to me” game for 2023. And for that, it’s definitelyFlickFleet. I’ve always been a fan of dexter...
1. Best Spy Family Board Game: Codenames CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames Check Price on Amazon We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Codenamesis a word game with a simple goal: be the first to collect all your agents and win. But don't be dece...
Not all war games are tanks, infantry, and generals, especially if we are talking about cold wars. Twilight Struggletaps into a lengthy historic tension between two world superpowers after WWII, the United States of America, and the Soviet Union. The board game emulates the cold war between...
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1. Pandemic Board Game Editor’s Choice #1:Pandemic is one of the best board games for teens who love strategic thinking. This extremely popular game requires genuine player cooperation to win. The perfect strategy game – its rules are intuitive, but it is highly challenging in the best way...