Board Games

But a great trading board game is more than just an activity where cards and pieces trade back and forth between hands—it’s an activity where players learn about each other, then exploit what they know. And while that might sound antagonistic and mean, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, many trading board games are light and fun, bringing friends and family to the same table and facilitating interaction. Here are my picks for the best trading board games full of negotiation and bartering, with wildly varied options depending on what exactly you want in a board game and who you’ll be playing with....

And so, most of the time, I find myself in a group of three. But I don’t consider that to be a bad thing, especially because there are so many great board games that are great for three players. In fact, many popular board games actually offer the best experience with just three players, even if they support larger counts. If you’re like me and your gaming group is primarily a trio, here are the best board games for three players that you need in your collection....

The cool feel of plastic in hand, the satisfying clack-clack-clack as you shake them up, the tense moments of bated breath as you toss them and hope for the results you need. It’s just so fun. Dice games may involve more luck than other kinds of board games, but that’s part of their charm. Managing risk and playing the odds are skills unto themselves, and it’s great when a little bit of luck pays off....

But why stop there? Why settle for a fun game night when you can have an AMAZING game night? I don’t like spending money on useless things, so I promise the items below are far from useless. They’ll level up your game nights and you’ll wonder how you survived game nights without them. Here are some practical accessories you should really consider. Of course, you don’t need all of these. Even just one or two upgrades can make a huge difference for board game sessions....

Blackjack is a popular casino table and card game where players try to get as close to 21 without going over. The dealer deals everyone at the table two cards, one face up and one face down. The game’s main objective is to get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. Face cards which include kings, jacks, and queens) are worth 10 points, aces are worth 1 or 11 points (your choice), and all other cards are worth their numerical value....