Imagine this: you are one of the most influential traders in Jaipur, a beautiful city rich in history and culture, and you are known all around India for your bartering skills. However, being successful isn’t enough; you want the privilege of receiving an invitation to the Maharaja’s court, which will only happen when you receive […]

In Disney’s Villainous board game, it’s time to cross over to the dark side. After all, aren’t you a little bored of rooting for the good guys? I know I am – that’s why I love the idea behind this game. From Maleficent to the Queen of Hearts, all the most iconic Disney villains are

H.P. Lovecraft’s reputation for writing about all things weird and wonderful is as prevalent today as it was in the early twentieth century when his stories were first published. Man, I wish I could go back in time to meet him… While that may be impossible, there’s a new way to explore his stories and

Birdwatching is a peaceful hobby that anyone can enjoy. There are a lot of colorful and interesting birds out there, and to see them behave with nature is a serene experience. You have the smallest birds like the finches, hummingbirds, and wrens, to the largest ones like the ostriches, eagles, and pelicans. They all come

Ah, board game cafés. Such a simple concept, and yet so effective. For those of us who love both board games and delicious drinks, there’s no greater sanctuary. It’s the perfect place to just relax and have fun for a few hours. But what exactly are they? What can you do there? How should you

Arkham Horror is a fun game for people interested in the world of H.P. Lovecraft. It has been remade and re-released multiple times now and has three editions. It is part of the Arkham Files series of games that all revolve around eldritch horrors and trying to keep your sanity in this otherworldly place.  I

Patchwork is a game of Tetris without the speed stresses. It’s literally all about “knitting” a quilt from pieces of “patchwork”. Does it get any more granny-zen than that? (No offense, knitters!) It’s a two-player game I’ve found great for whipping out on a relaxed evening in. There’s nothing too intense going on here. Patchwork

If you’ve ever played Avalon, The Resistance, Mafia, or One Night Ultimate Werewolf, the objectives of Secret Hitler will be familiar. It’s a deception game. You try to pass enough Policies for your team to win the game. Secret Hitler is a hidden-role game. Playing these well means deceiving your friends and lying or bluffing

Have you ever dreamed of trading mushrooms for sticks? No? Neither has anyone else. But if that concept mashed into a card game sounds appealing, Fungi is for you. It’s a bit like a thematic, more complicated version of Rummy’s traditional card game. There are more steps, and the rounds take longer, but the concept

When it comes to the classic two-player game, “Stratego,” there are many possible techniques to win – as the name suggests. Think about the game as a combination between Chess, Battleship, and Capture the Flag. Skill and luck combine here to make for exciting rounds where nothing’s ever the same again. The first step to