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Board Game Curator | http://boardgamesage.com • Helping your family and friends get away from the blue screen • Transparent takes on board games
With the Christmas holidays coming up in a few weeks, it's time for something different than your usual Scrabble or Monopoly games.

I have a list of games that you can teach quickly to even the most stubborn of family members

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Board Games You Can Teach in 30 Seconds 2023
Learning a new board game can be intimidating, especially for non-gamers. The thick rulebooks and complicated mechanics are enough to turn off players who want a fun experience without a huge time com...
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December 6, 2023 at 2:40 PM
Jekyll vs. Hyde for less than $12

I haven't played this one but it looks interesting. A 20-minute two-player trick-taking game.

There aren't many 2 player trick-taking games out there so it's nice to see one in the wild for cheap

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Amazon.com: Mandoo Games Madoo Games: Jekyll vs. Hyde, Trick Taking Game, Based on the Famous Novell...
Buy Mandoo Games Madoo Games: Jekyll vs. Hyde, Trick Taking Game, Based on the Famous Novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 2 Player Game, 20 Minute Play Time, For Ages 14 and up: Board Gam...
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December 6, 2023 at 2:40 PM
Horizons of Spirit Island for less than $17 #ad

A challenging and complex cooperative games where you play as spirits destroying settlers on your land.

One of the better solo games as well, and can play up to 3 people.

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Amazon.com: Greater Than Games Horizons of Spirit Island | Cooperative Strategy Board Game | 1-3 Pla...
Amazon.com: Greater Than Games Horizons of Spirit Island | Cooperative Strategy Board Game | 1-3 Players : Toys & Games
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December 6, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Final hour for less than $15

A cooperative game game set in the Arkham Universe. It plays for about an hour
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Amazon.com: Fantasy Flight Games FFGAFH01 Arkham Horror: Final Hour : Video Games
Amazon.com: Fantasy Flight Games FFGAFH01 Arkham Horror: Final Hour : Video Games
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December 6, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Monster Crunch card game for less than $11

Retro cereal mascots are fighting, in card game form.

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Amazon.com: Big G Creative: Monster Crunch! The Breakfast Battle Game, Strategy Game, 20 Minute Aver...
Buy Big G Creative: Monster Crunch! The Breakfast Battle Game, Strategy Game, 20 Minute Average Play Time, 2 to 5 Players, for Ages 9 and up: Board Games - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eli...
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December 6, 2023 at 2:38 PM
The Great Split for $21

A card game designed for a higher number of players. Each turn, you get a hand of cards and you need to split them up into two "packages"

One for your neighbor, and one for yourself. You make the split, they pick it.

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Amazon.com: Horrible Guild- The Great Split -for 2 to 7 Players for The Great Split Board Game | Fam...
Amazon.com: Horrible Guild- The Great Split -for 2 to 7 Players for The Great Split Board Game | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Card Drafting Board Game : Toys & Games
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December 6, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Pandemic Hot Zone North American for less than $9

A 30-minute cooperative based on the popular and everlasting Pandemic system
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Amazon.com: Pandemic Hot Zone: North America Board Game - Unite to Save The Continent! Cooperative S...
Amazon.com: Pandemic Hot Zone: North America Board Game - Unite to Save The Continent! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games : To...
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December 6, 2023 at 2:37 PM
Rear Window for less than $18

A personal recommendation by yours truly. It's a great alternative to the old game Mastermind in a multiplayer cooperative setting.
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Amazon.com: Funko Games Rear Window Game : Funko: Toys & Games
Buy Funko Games Rear Window Game: Toys & Games - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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December 6, 2023 at 2:37 PM
A good way to keep your game collection trim yet refreshing is to do trades at conventions or "math trades"

I am expecting this game soon that I traded with one of my older games. I am hoping it's decent
October 24, 2023 at 3:02 PM
I just ordered this one because everyone is talking about how good it is

We'll see

Licensed board games are surprisingly far better than you think
October 20, 2023 at 11:17 PM
The copywrite here is questionable
October 20, 2023 at 11:16 PM
Bruh

For context, this guy was caught making vague threats over a Kickstarter campaign a few months ago stating he will release negative videos unless he gets paid by the publisher via email.

The past few months have NOT been kind to him or his views

This is why I avoid YT
October 20, 2023 at 11:16 PM
Jack Chick will never stop amusing me
October 20, 2023 at 11:16 PM
The same team behind the hegemony game announced another game

As you can tell by the name, they plan on being serious about this topic

After my time with hegemony, easy back from me
October 20, 2023 at 11:15 PM
After many years in development by one Polack developer, World of Horror is finally hitting 1.0

Why is a board game account talking about a video game?

Let's just say there was some clear inspiration from a board game I used to play back in my early years
October 20, 2023 at 11:15 PM
The game isn't even out yet...
October 20, 2023 at 11:15 PM
It's Friday

What board games are you playing this weekend with the family ?
October 20, 2023 at 11:14 PM
A good way to keep your game collection trim yet refreshing is to do trades at conventions or "math trades."

I am expecting this game soon that I traded with one of my older games. I am hoping it's a decent one
October 20, 2023 at 11:14 PM
Card games are popular and quite versatile.

They don't take up a lot of space, are great for traveling, and are easy to teach.

I have six card games that are great alternatives to UNO.

Click below for more details.

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October 20, 2023 at 11:13 PM
When it comes to game design and execution, board games come out on top

Mobile games are designed to suck your wallet dry and feature anime women that are creepy spank bank material

Video games are horrible due to bugs, poor writing, and unbalanced gameplay

Those are the facts
September 29, 2023 at 3:37 AM
American Board Games: Heavier than your newborn child

Asian board games: Small enough to put them in a vending machine
September 29, 2023 at 3:36 AM
The game time for board games is getting shorter and shorter. It's not a surprise since tabletop gaming has to compete with video games, television, and other bits of entertainment.

Before all of that? Long games like anything by Avalon Hill and Axis & Allies were the norm
September 29, 2023 at 3:36 AM
YES!
September 29, 2023 at 3:35 AM
I already wrote an article on Risk alternative games but Nexus Ops is *the* Risk Alternative

Build your base, upgrade it, send your bugs and boys out there, collect some victory points, finish secret missions, and roll some dice
September 29, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Some games tonight

- Heat: Pedal to the metal
- No Thanks
- Cat in the box
- Robo Rally
September 29, 2023 at 3:34 AM