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Player counts, play times, complexity and the best picks for every kind of group, explained before you buy.
Strategy games
Deeper games for groups that like to plan: euros, engine builders and campaign games.
The best co-op board games for families, couples and groups, from light card games to deep strategy, with player count, time and age for each.
The best gateway board games for adults new to modern board games: easy to learn, quick to play, with real decisions. Player count, time and age for each.
What deck-building games are, how a typical turn works, why players love them, and how to choose a first deck-builder for your group.
Pick the right board game for your group by player count, play time, complexity, age and theme, plus what the numbers on the box really mean.
Party & family
Games that teach in minutes and work for mixed groups, kids and big parties.
Family board games that kids and adults both enjoy, from games for 5-year-olds to games for the whole family, with ages, player counts and play times.
The best party board games for big groups: quick to teach, everyone plays at once, and they work for mixed ages. Player counts, time and age for each.
A practical checklist for hosting a board game night: choosing games, setting up the table, snacks that won't ruin cards, teaching and keeping the energy up.
A simple method for teaching any board game: what to explain first, what to leave out, and how to run the first turns so new players have fun.
Two-player games
The best games for couples, friends and two-player nights.
Accessories
Card sleeves, organizers, dice, playmats and game tables.
How to store a growing board game collection: shelving that fits game boxes, vertical vs horizontal storage, box inserts, and organizing small components.
How to measure board game cards for sleeves, the common card sizes from mini to tarot, and the difference between penny, premium and perfect-fit sleeves.