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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.

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.

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.

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Games for Weak Grip Strength

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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+.

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

10 Best Animal Board Games for Kids & Families

Looking for an animal board game your kids will actually enjoy? Compare 10 animal-themed board games by age, complexity, play style, and family fit.

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

Looking for games like Blokus? Compare 12 close alternatives for polyomino placement, spatial strategy, blocking, simple rules, and family play.

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 Cards: Full List, Types & Rules

Catan has 25 development cards. See the full list of Knights, Victory Points, Road Building, Monopoly and Invention cards, plus the rules for using them.

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Catan Strategy Guide: How to Win More Games

Learn the best Catan strategies for starting placement, resources, trading, roads, development cards, the robber, and closing out a win.