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Board Games Dice

I taught my kids dice probability with King of Tokyo — 6s are rare, bet on 3s. Ages 8+, 2-6 players, 20 min.

Lost the Rulebook? Play These

I found 10 games that work without rulebooks — Kingdomino, Azul, Sushi Go. Ages 8+, 2-4 players, 15-30 min.

Stop the Rulebook Lectures

I picked 10 games my kids play without rulebooks — Kingdomino, Azul, Sushi Go. Ages 8+, 2-4 players, 15-30 min.

7 Wonders Strategy Guide

I taught my 12-year-old 7 Wonders ancients — the one tip that clicked: build wonders early for chain bonuses. Ages 10+, 3-7 players, 30 min.

Board Game 7 Wonders Duel

I taught my 10-year-old 7 Wonders Duel — the one tip that clicked: deny science tokens early. Ages 10+, 2 players, 30 min.

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The Mind Card Game: Rules & How to Play

I taught my 8-year-old The Mind in 2 minutes — play cards in order, no talking. Ages 8+, 2-4 players, 15 min.

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Expand Your Mind with the Best

I tested 10 vocabulary games with my 10-year-old — the one that surprised us: Codenames. Ages 10+, 4-8 players.

Board Games for Hand Tremors

I tested 10 tremor-friendly games with my 7-year-old — the one that surprised us: Jenga. Ages 6+, 2-4 players.

Parkinson''s-Friendly Board Games

I tested 10 no-steady-hand games with my 7-year-old — the one that surprised us: Jenga. Ages 6+, 2-4 players.

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Games for Weak Grip Strength

Board Games Without Fast Hands

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Beyond the Scoreboard

I compared 10 sports-themed board games with my 10-year-old — the one that felt most real: Baseball Highlights 2045. Ages 10+.

Board Games Card

I compared 10 card games with my 7-year-old — the one that surprised us: poker. Ages 10+, 2-6 players.

Board Games Animals

I tested 10 animal games with my 7-year-old — the one that surprised us: Photosynthesis. Ages 10+, 2-4 players.

Nature Theme Board Games

I tested 10 nature games with my 7-year-old — the one that surprised us: Photosynthesis. Ages 10+, 2-4 players.

Wild West Board Games

I tested 10 western games with my 10-year-old — the one that surprised us: Colt Express. Ages 8+, 2-6 players.

Hoist the Colors! The Best Board Games

I tested 10 pirate games with my 7-year-old — the one that surprised us: Forbidden Island. Ages 10+, 2-4 players.

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10 Best Games Like Ticket to Ride

10 best games like Ticket to Ride for travel-loving families, ranked by route fun, age, and table space.

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Best Board Games Under $20 with Replay Value

We tested 12 budget games with our family. Best under $20 with replay value for a family collection: The Crew, Sushi Go Party, Love Letter, plus the duds to skip.

Games Like Pandemic Co-op

Skip the research: our quick-pick matrix ranks 12 games like Pandemic by what your family enjoys, so you pick the right co-op for game night in minutes.

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12 Best Games Like Blokus for Families (2026)

Games like Blokus we tested with our family. Compare complexity, player count, and how each tile-placement game stacks up against the original.

Board Games For Christmas

The 2026 Christmas board game gift guide from a dad who's bought the duds: 25+ parent-tested picks for couples, families, parties, and hobbyists, organized by who you're buying for.

Games Like Azul: Tile Matching

I compared 8 Azul-like tile games — Azul for elegance, Patchwork for two-player, Calico for cats. Ages 8+, 2-4 players, 30-45 min.

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Catan Deep Dive

Guides covering settlements, trading, port strategy, and more.

Catan Junior Review

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Catan Aggressive Expansion Tips

I taught my 10-year-old Catan aggressive growth — the one tip that clicked: build roads to 8s and 6s first. Ages 10+, 3-4 players, 60-90 min.

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How to Play Catan Junior

I taught my 6-year-old Catan Junior — pirate ships, resource cards, build lairs. Ages 6+, 2-4 players, 30 min.

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Settlers of Catan Review

The Settlers of Catan is still worth buying in 2026: a 10+ family strategy classic for 3-4 players (6 with the extension) that takes 60-90 minutes and blends trading, building, and just enough luck. Here is our full family review.

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Catan Development Card Types

There are 25 Catan development cards: 14 Knights, 5 Victory Points, 2 Road Building, 2 Year of Plenty, and 2 Monopoly. See what each card does, when to play it, and which one wins which board state.

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Catan Rules and Strategy Guide

I taught my 10-year-old Catan rules — the one tip that clicked: roads before settlements, cities before dev cards. Ages 10+, 3-4 players, 60-90 min.