Tag Archives: Board games

There’s no shortage of board games for kindergartners, but good ones that won’t be a short-lived novelty (and aren’t going to make you go loopy when you’re forced to play them over and over again) are trickier to lay your hands on. We’ve got some experience in that area, so …

With almost 20 years under its (suitably gothic) belt, Betrayal at House on the Hill is as close to an institution as board games can get. Because so many of us have a copy on our shelves already, should you trade it in now that a 3rd edition upgrade is …

Who doesn’t love a bit of Robin Hood? The fresh air! The wealth redistribution! The young men in green tights! Certainly, the board game industry has been as much of a sucker for the charms of Sherwood Forest as the rest of us, with various titles of fair-to-middling quality having …

A new ET board game is on the way in 2022, and it’s a co-op adventure that challenges players to get the alien back aboard his spaceship before his “heartlight” fades… and, presumably, he kicks the bucket (what a cheerful thought for game night). Officially called E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Light …

Learning how to play D&D isn’t always easy, so Adventures & Academia: First Class wants to change that. Tipping you headfirst into a school where young heroes come to learn their craft (and get up to plenty of shenanigans on the side, naturally), this project is gunning to provide a …

The big day itself may be over however that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still some great Black Friday Pokemon card deals up for grabs. Whether you’re a long-time collector looking for an elusive card or a new collector looking for your first pack, now is a great time to …

In theory, Alien: Fate of the Nostromo shouldn’t work. The 1979 movie it’s based on excels because none of the characters are safe – to quote science officer Ash, its crew is “expendable”. And boy, do you know it. However, that doesn’t make for a very satisfying tabletop experience. If …

Now that spooky season is officially here, it’s time to break out some Halloween board games. If you’ve never had a horror-themed get-together to celebrate the witching hour, we can’t recommend it enough. Nothing gets you in the spirit of things more than dimming the lights and creeping your way …