I'm a lifelong board-game fanatic, and these are the games and puzzles I always recommend. They're perfect for family game nights, rainy days, or when you need a break from reality.
This was the game that got me hooked on modern board games — trading resources and building cities never gets old.
Catan Games, Strategy Games
I love the thrill of racing to connect my train routes before anyone else; it's easy to learn and always fun.
Ticket to Ride by Alan R. Moon by DAYS OF WONDER
A tense cooperative game where we work together to stop global outbreaks — it's challenging and addictive.
Pandemic by Matt Leacock by Zman Games
A quick‑fire word game that always gets us laughing, whether with two players or a party.
Codenames by Vlaada Chvátil by CGE
A tile‑laying classic where building medieval landscapes and castles never gets old — one of my go‑to gateway games.
Carcassonne by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede by Asmodee
This cooperative game makes us work together to save the world from outbreaks—nerve‑wracking and insanely satisfying when we win.
Pandemic by Matt Leacock by Zman Games
This party word game always gets us laughing and thinking on our feet — easy to learn, endlessly replayable.
Codenames by Vlaada Chvátil by CGE
Collect gems and buy cards to build your trading empire; simple rules, satisfying engine‑building.
Splendor by Marc André by Fantasy Flight Games
Draft colorful tiles to create beautiful patterns; relaxing yet strategic, with gorgeous components.
Azul Strategy Game by Michael Kiesling
Attract stunning birds to your habitats with dice and card combos—engine-building with gorgeous art and peaceful vibes.
Wingspan by Elizabeth Hargrave by Stonemaier Games
Build a civilization and outsmart your neighbors in 30 minutes; drafting cards to balance science, war, and culture is addictive.
7 Wonders New Edition Strategy Game by Antoine Bauza by Repos Production
Let your imagination run wild as you create fantastical clues for surreal illustrations—it's whimsical and always surprising.
Dixit Disney by Jean-Louis Roubira by Libellud
Team up to recover treasures from a sinking island; quick co-op gameplay that’s tense, clever, and family-friendly.
Forbidden Island by Stefan Dorra by Gamewright
A fast-paced card-drafting game about grabbing the best combination of sushi dishes — easy to learn and always deliciously fun.
Sushi Go! by Phil Walker-Harding by Gamewright
Explore a haunted mansion that shifts each game—work together until betrayal strikes and one of you becomes the villain.
