Fyfe – A Beachside Getaway
With Fyfe, I can envision myself drawing out a board in the sand and using found objects to play. This game is incredibly open-ended, almost to the point of being overwhelming.
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SNAP Review – Quarto
There’s a reason Quarto has been winning awards for over 30 years. It’s easy to learn, incredibly quick to play, and looks great on a table.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Winter
Winter is a tiny abstract strategy game for two players that captures the freeze and thaw cycle of a mid-winter day.
» Read moreFramework – Do You Have the Right Frame of Mind?
A tile-drafting and placement game with zero set up time and limited interaction. Is the puzzle posed by Framework a good fit for your family?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Aldabas, of course! This abstract card placement game is themed around the real door knockers found in Cartagena, Columbia.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Subastral
We may be filled with wonder when we look up at the stars, but there are plenty of incredible things to see when we lower our gaze from the skies, as well.
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SNAP Review – Enchanted Plumes
Andrew dresses up with his fancy plumage – but I’m not sure that will work to attract Anitra.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Lucky Numbers
Place numbered clovers into a 4×4 grid. Can you make 4 rows and 4 columns where all numbers ascend?
» Read moreSNAP Review – 5er Finden
5er Finden is an unusual roll-and-write search game designed by Jürgen Grunau. Up to four players can play, including a solo mode. Published by HABA, the recommended age range is 7-99 and it plays in about 20 minutes. Search for shapes on your personal board that contain all five colored shapes rolled on the five dice. Flip the timer if
» Read moreRock Paper Switch: A Simpler Gambit
Capture opponents’ pieces rock-paper-scissors style in Rock Paper Switch, a chess-like game for up to four players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Marshmallow Test
No, not “Chubby Bunny”! Marshmallow Test is a trick-taking game of delayed gratification, loosely themed on the Stanford marshmallow experiment.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Metro X
Flip cards and write Xs into your transit stops to fill your train lines and get passengers all the way to the end. Colorful and bright, Metro X always leaves us saying “let’s play again!”
» Read moreAnimal Kingdoms
Gain the most influence in the Animal Kingdoms by placing Noble Beast cards that match each kingdom’s (randomly-chosen) Decree. Animal Kingdoms feels very “adult” but is definitely approachable for kids.
» Read moreImhotep: The Duel – Construction Made Compact
Be the best builder in Egypt! Place pawns carefully to claim tokens; use those tokens to build your four monuments for the Pharoah.
» Read morePasstally
Lay and stack tiles to make paths that pass through as many tiles as possible. “Tally” your “passes” after each turn and add up the points. A game for 2-3 players.
» Read moreCriss Cross: Will Make You Roll, Roll
In Criss Cross, you’ll roll two dice and write the pair of symbols anywhere on your player sheet. Make groups of matching symbols in rows and columns to get the best score.
» Read moreSNAP Review – SHOBU: Beautifully Challenging
SHOBU is an abstract two player game that immediately feels classic. The simplicity of play and beautiful natural materials are immediately inviting. Splitting your focus between 4 boards and out-thinking your opponent will keep you coming back for more.
» Read moreIngenious: Who’s Smartest With Symbols?
Ingenious is a game with great accessibility for new players and depth of strategy for experienced players. Lay down a tile, making straight lines in each color.
» Read moreSNAP Review – The Stars Align
Who doesn’t like shooting stars – and laid-back puzzley gameplay? That’s the premise behind The Stars Align from Breaking Games.
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