Cascadia
Cascadia is an approachable thinker’s game full of crunchy choices that are understandable for inexperienced gamers. We love the fun theme and artwork that pulls you into the game and …
Quadropolis
Quadropolis is an abstracted city-building game with rules not entirely based on tile placement. Of course, players score points based on where they place each tile in their cities, but …
Funfair
Funfair does an excellent job of introducing resource management and the “return on investment” concept. Players must manage their finances wisely while working toward goals. With the addition of risk …
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
The Quacks of Quedlinburg packs plenty of push your luck action in a complete game experience. Each time a player decides to pull a chip and add it to their …
Back to the Future: Back in Time
Even if you’re not a fan of the classic 80s movie, Back to the Future: Back in Time is an immersive experience that provides players with interesting choices and unique …
Colt Express
Colt Express looks amazing on the table, but that splendor isn’t just a gimmick. Players must program their movements by playing cards, but they don’t always know their opponents’ plans. …
My Little Scythe
My Little Scythe does a fantastic job teaching advanced game mechanisms to young gamers. The production quality is impeccable, and the artwork draws gamers to the table. With an open-ended …
Wreck Raiders
Wreck Raiders uses vibrant and cute artwork to introduce players to dice drafting and worker placement games. And like all KTBG games, Wreck Raiders works equally well for adults and …
Wingspan
Wingspan is an engine-building game set in the world of ornithology. The game has some complexities, but the approachable theme alleviates any teaching hurdles. The artwork is gorgeous, and the …
Trekking the World
Trekking the World seems like it’s been around forever, but this 2020 release offers simple gameplay with robust choices. Turns are straightforward, but managing your options is what drives this …
Summer Camp
Every once in a while, a game comes along that impresses you right from the start. Summer Camp is one of those games. Summer Camp introduces Deck-Building in a fun …
Silver & Gold
Silver & Gold is from one of our favorite game designers, Phil Walker-Harding. This small card game is full of depth and engaging gameplay. Gamers must use markers to cross …
Splendor
Splendor is a classic engine-building game in which players get more efficient as the game goes along. Youngsters learn about escalating their abilities throughout the game, and the chunky gem …
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure
Clank! is a fantastic game that brings the deck-building mechanism to a whole new level and offers multiple learning opportunities for middle schoolers and above. Your kids need to adapt …
Century: Spice Road
Century: Spice Road is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn family game that highlights the flow of production and trading. Players must efficiently manage and convert their existing resources to meet demand cards …
Planet
Planet is a tactile masterpiece. In a game of Planet players aren’t building with cards or putting hexagon tiles on game board, they are building their planet in 3-D with …
Catan
Catan is a modern classic. It was released in 1995 and introduced a whole generation of players into tabletop gaming. That alone makes Catan worthy of being a recommended game …
Tiny Towns
On every turn in Tiny Towns, players add resources to their 4×4 grid. When placed in specific layouts, players can convert resources into buildings for their city. Each building scores …
Machi Koro
In Machi Koro, players roll dice to activate the buildings in their city. When activated, these buildings and businesses produce cash to invest in new properties. Machi Koro is a …
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle
Not only does Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle have a theme with worldwide appeal, the game does an excellent job of introducing new gamers to the world of deck-building. Deck-building is …