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Our Family's Fav Board Games
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2 Player
Cooperative Play (beat the board)
Fun for Young Players
Advanced
2 Player
Can play as 2, and sometimes more
I ask to play this ALL the time. It's probably my all time favorite. It's easy to learn, it's unique, and game play switches up quite a bit due to lots of variables. If you only buy one game, this is it!
Azul Board Game
The classic game of buying, selling, and merging companies! You'll earn as you go but you don't know what the final outcome will be. Lots of fun and easy to learn!
Acquire
It's hard to find fun 2 player games, but this one meets all the marks! You'll acquire gems as you go and trade cards to achieve what you are after. Loads of fun.
Jaipur: 2 player
A great one to introduce to your non-game playing friends! It is eash to catch on and it's fun to go after the game winning cards, even though you don't know if others want the same!
Splendor Board Game: 2-4 Players
A good time will be had by all as you collect zoo animals and try to race to see who is the first to completes their zoo. Lots of fun elements in this one.
Zooloretto | Board Game
We especially love this one because it is was brought my husband and I together! They have many expansions so you'll passion will carry on in many iterations.
Settlers of Catan
Cooperative Play (beat the board)
Work together for the same goal: beat the board!
Another fun one where everyone works to beat the board! A fun one for kids and a simple set up. Watch out for the waters rising!
Forbidden Island Board Game - Great for Kids
You'll work as a team to beat the board. A high stakes adventure and you'll dread the haunts! Will you make it out alive? You'll need to cooperate to make it happen.
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Fun for Young Players
If you have littles, this is the perfect game to invite them to play. It moves fast, it's easy to understand, and the young ones will love to win over the adults!
Mantis Game - fun for littles!
A fun one for kids & adults! You need to match sets of colors & shapes & watch for patterns to get the coveted Qwirkle. Lots of fun!!
Qwirkle by MindWare
A building game where collect the right cards to earn the right tokens. Who will be the first to win? It will take strategy and some luck. Good for the whole family - I'd say 8 and up!
Machi Koro Board Game
Advanced
For the more serious gamers & ones who have played lots of other options. This is in-depth but satisfying as you build your city with critters & constructions over 4 seasons.
Everdell Game: Asmodee Strategy Board for Creative Thinking & War, 30- ...
Join the cult! :) Not really, but it is trending with celebrities and others. Be sure and select an American set, the rules and set-up are unique from the Chinese Mahjong. Grab some friends/family and create a monthly Mahjong group, you'll be obsesse...
American Mahjong