Sometimes you just want a quick and light dice-rolling game for a bit of fun.
No heavy strategy.
No belabored turns.
Just some quick choices as you roll away.
In Splitter, by Pandasaurus Games you really don’t have to wait for typical turns anyway because everyone is active with every roll of the dice.
We included Splitter in our 2024 Board Game Gift Guide in the dice game category because it’s such a simple game that anyone can join in the fun.
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Four years ago, just as people were starting to travel again after being cooped up for months for COVID, we reviewed a fun family board game by Underdog Games called Trekking the World.
So when we heard Underdog Games was publishing a new version of the game, we were more than eager to try it out. And now that it’s hitting store shelves, we’re happy to share the details with you.
While the premise remains the same as the original, Trekking the World 2nd Edition is much more streamlined and simplified to play. Not that the 1st edition is complicated. But this new version is even better for general family play.
We really like the changes made to the game.
We’ll give a quick overview of how to play Trekking the World 2nd Edition, then go into details on the many elements that have changed to make this fun family board game even better.
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Our 14th year of Board Game Gift Guides is here!
For each of the past 13 years, we’ve recommended around 40 games to get your friends and family as gifts.
We know that’s a lot to look through, so we’ve dialed it back a bit this year to 25 great games!
Below, you’ll find a few games in each of the following categories to get your juices flowing about what game gifts you can give this year.
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We first played the party game Codenames in 2015 and were hooked like so many people around the world.
We reviewed the original party game in January, 2016 and reviews for many of the follow-up games since.
Today, we’re happy to share our thoughts on the app version of this super-popular party game.
For starters, now that Codenames is in my digital pocket, it’s not reserved for just being a party game. I can play it on the fly whenever I want since I can match up with people worldwide in asynchronous play.
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In our recent review of World Wonders we mentioned how it’s more than just a tile-laying game and that there’s plenty to think about during the game.
In addition to the spatial layout of your city, you need to consider the money you have to spend, how your resources are growing, where you want to be in turn order, how to keep expanding with roads, and when you’ll meet the requirements for adding a monument to your city.
Well, if that’s not enough for you, Arcane Wonders has already published an expansion for the game!
It’s time to take a look at World Wonders: Mundo Wonders Pack.
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Earlier this year, I had my first chance to play World Wonders – a fun new tile-laying board game published by Arcane Wonders in 2023.
I played it at one of the Hot Games tables at SaltCon Spring 2024 and immediately wanted to play it again.
I couldn’t get it out of my mind and was still thinking about it a month later.
That’s when you know you’ve found another great family board game.
Even though I’d categorize World Wonders as a tile-laying game, it’s packed with much more than that. The game also includes economic, turn-order, and resource elements that keep players considering many choices throughout the whole game.
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Strange things are happening at the Wonderland amusement park.
That can mean only one thing – Finley has struck again.
It’s up to you to stop all the madness. You must Find Finley!
Find Finley is a new family board game from Fat Brain Toy Co. that will have your kids exercising their deduction and reasoning skills.
Read on to discover more about this new family board game and get a chance to win a copy for your family!
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My first encounter with Valeria: Card Kingdoms at SaltCon 2017 was an absolute blast, leaving me eager for more.
It reminded me a lot of Machi Koro, but I liked Valeria’s fantasy theme much better. Plus, I loved that everyone gains resources on anybody’s turn, not just on their own turn.
I added the game to my wish list soon after, but just never pulled the trigger on buying a copy. That is, until two years ago when Daily Magic Games published an updated version!
The new edition not only had upgraded components and streamlined play, but it was also much cheaper!
I’ve since introduced the game to many friends, and everyone has had a great time playing.
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When playing with family, we like games that have a good balance of both luck and strategy. We enjoy having to make interesting choices during a game but also like an element of luck to keep things interesting.
So when a game has “Lucky” in the very name, should we shun it?
Don’t be too quick to do so!
At least, you shouldn’t do so with Lucky Numbers by Tiki Editions.
That’s because Lucky Numbers has great choices throughout to keep players engaged and having fun.
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When I heard Stonemaier Games was publishing a sequel to Scythe, my interest jumped into overdrive.
After all, if you’ve seen my video review “17 Things I Love About Scythe” then you know how much I enjoy the original board game. And even while I write this, I realize my original review was over 7 years ago in July 2016!
Wow, how time flies.
Anyway, earlier this year, Stonemaier Games released Expeditions to the delight of many.
I was fortunate enough to get a review copy and now I’m eager to share my thoughts after diving into the game wholeheartedly.
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