The Board Game Collection

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card game, cards, player

In a deck-building game, you start with a specific deck of cards that is either identical or similar to your opponents which you’ll draw from, shuffle, and redraw from for the rest of the game. As you progress you purchase new cards to add… 

a game of Trivial Pursuit in progress

I’m sure all of us at some point in our lives have come across a quiz show when channel surfing and vicariously joined in from our sofa. On more than one occasion we’ve no doubt found ourselves shouting out answers at the TV and…

An RPG game in Progress

Roleplaying games are as engaging as you can get. Better than any other kind of game, they transport you into another world and put you in the shoes of heroic adventurers embarking on fantastic quests and overcoming perilous odds…

A colorful graphic design with text

During the 90s, board games started to see a bit of a rise in popularity. It was definitely a golden age for electronic kids games and with their iconic Saturday morning commercials, they solidified their place in 90s pop culture. Companies started to…

cube, game, rubick's cube

The 80’s sure were an interesting decade. Depending on who you speak to, they brought us some of the best or worst in music, movies, and fashion trends. OK, we can all agree that the clothing was abysmal. And the less said about the hairstyles the better…

A game pieces on the Root map

The concept behind war games is quite simple in that a couple or several factions battle on a map for dominance and achieve victory by being the last ones standing. How this is done varies greatly from game to game as they all employ slightly different…

A person and person playing a game

Being in relationships can be difficult and one of the toughest aspects of being in a relationship is keeping things fresh and interesting. Not to mention having the ability to get out of the house and do something together at all if you’ve got kids…

a detective in a city under a crescent moon

Mystery games are an awful lot of fun for so many reasons! They’re suspenseful, atmospheric, cerebral, and provide plenty of hours of entertainment. Some include horror elements to keep players on the edge of their seats and some promote…

A hand reaching out from the ground

Of all the different genres of board games out there, some of the most thematic and engaging are horror games. We all like a good horror movie! They keep us on the edge of our seats, glued to our screens and there’s a deep love/hate relationship with being

Star Wars Board Games

Star Wars is one of the most enduring and popular franchises of all time and has existed in pop culture for almost 50 years. There is hardly anyone in the world who hasn’t encountered Star Wars as its presence has penetrated almost every…

a couple playing Jenga

Board games nowadays come in all shapes and sizes. You’ve got cooperative games, competitive games, strategy, and deck-building games, games with dice, games with tokens, card games, party games, and many, many…many more! Needless…

Best Solo Board Games

Solo board gaming has experienced a renaissance, with an increasing number of games designed specifically for solitary play. As a solo gaming enthusiast, I’ve explored various titles, and I’m excited to share my top 5 solo games that…

Nothing brings people together like a fantastic party game. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a big celebration, the right game can turn an ordinary night into an extraordinary one. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the best party games…