For two years, I played Avalon every single Sunday night.
For 4 years before that, my family and I played several rounds of Blitz after every meal.
After an obsessive period, I'm now enjoying discovering new games every week, with one new favorite for 2025 - Moose Master!
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Be Strategic
Be Fast
Wild Cards
Be Relaxed
Be Strategic
I bought this game because I liked the artistic direction. Turned out it's cute + easy to learn, and fun with 2 players. Seems simple at first, but is quite nice after 1 play.
Unstable Games Happy Little Dinosaurs Board Game
Another great game for unstable games! Great Artistic Direction, simple to learn, but all games can feel quite different and hold nice complexity! Don't judge it on the first round, give it 2!
Casting Shadows - Unstable Games
A classic that plays beautifully - as I write this note, I remember how much I used to love playing it and just bought a copy for my home.
Rummikub
A classic. Needs no introduction
CATAN
I've played every single Sunday night for over 2 years.
The best social deduction game. If you like werewolves (but don't like getting elimitated and having to stop playing) - you will LOVE Avalon.
Avalon
Another family favourite - we own at least 3 expansions !
Asmodee Ticket to Ride Board Game (2025)
A fantastic 20mn card game that brings many ups and downs! Easy to pick up, enjoyable to play endlessly.
Monopoly Deal Games
Be Fast
I have over 100 hours playing Blitz. It was our main family game for years - fast pace, slightly chaotic, keeps you on your toes. Now the problem is finding players who want to play with me.
Dutch Blitz: The Original Fast Paced Card Game
This game is so fun if you like playing with letters + speed. I will say though, it does make the competitive side of me come out.
Bananagrams – Fast-Paced Spelling & Anagram
The ultimate shape recognition fast game. In my opinion, incredibly addictive.
SET
Wild Cards
You love Taskmaster? Get your 6 weirdest friends together and organise a Taskmaster night - each one has been a highlight of my year. You unfortunately will probably need to source it on obscure uk websites so plan ahead!
Taskmaster The Board Game
My best discovery of 2025. This game is fun in a box. Bring it to a slightly too serious dinner, for an ice breaker, or with your best group of buddies.
Moose Master - Laugh Until You Cry Fun
If you have chaotic friends, or like to throw stuff, this is a great chaotic party game.
Throw Throw Burrito 2-6 Players
Be Relaxed
A beautifully crafted game with stunning art. It's a relaxing strategy game that feels like a real elevated treat. I've also gifted it and it has been loved!
Games Parks Base Camp
A beautiful game - easy to learn, easy to play, short sessions, quite fun before or after dinner! I come back to it over and over again
Sushi Go - The Pick and Pass family Card Game
I think of Skyjo as the game to play if you've eaten a slightly too heavy lunch and are deciding between napping or playing something chill.
SKYJO
Another chill game to play with your family after lunch (instead of napping) - I've played 40+ times and still enjoy it!
Qwirkle
Just discovered this new version of Qwirkle! Let me know if you've tried it!
