“The perfect family board game is one that can be played each time with fewer pieces.”

Robert Brault

goodbye boredom
hello rabbit hole

My board game faves of 2024

What I’ve tabled the most this year

Top 10 most fun games for social gatherings

“So, who’s for a quick game of Monopoly?”

Hive

Cerebral strategy game for 2 players

Review

OK Play

Fun, easy to learn, strategic reinvention of Connect 4 for multiple players

Spotlight

Renier Knizia

The board game designer’s designer

Review

Scotland Yard

Is this 40 year old game of cat and mouse the greatest classic board game?

Review

Pass The Pigs

Fast & fun, push-your-luck piggy throwing game

Activity

Indoor Fireworks

Doll sized pyrotechnics

Review

Tsuro

Beautiful board game spaghetti for up to 8 folk

Activity

Fizz Buzz

Fun brain-frazzling game for large groups about counting out numbers

Review

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

Quick-witted verbal-visual knuckle slam

Review

Skull

Bluffing & beer mat flippery

Review

Sounds Fishy

Find the fishy fibs whilst avoiding the truth

Review

Herd Mentality

Hilarious, effortless party game for up to 20 players

Review

Telestrations

Mirth-filled blend of Pictionary and Chinese Whispers

Spotlight

Rodney Smith

Single-handedly saving us from rulebook fatigue since 2011

Activity

Target 24

Manipulate 4 numbers to reach the target of 24

Spotlight

What’s a Eurogame?

Dawn of the board gaming renaissance

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“The perfect family board game is one that can be played each time with fewer pieces.” Robert Brault

Robert Brault

goodbye boredomhello rabbit hole

“The perfect family board game is one that can be played each time with fewer pieces.”

Robert Brault

goodbye boredom
hello rabbit hole