Why People Love Catan So Very Much

A board game called Settlers of Catan came out in 1995.

It’s pretty basic: just a few hex tiles and rudimentary bits of coloured wood.

Strange then, that this represents probably the most-loved board game of all time.

A Data Analysis of Board Game Rankings

Board games have had several renaissances. The recent ones contain a lot less human sacrifice than the earlier ones.

It’s hard to define exactly when ‘board games’ started. Squares in white coats will tell you Go was one of the first…

Best Play Recommends: Mysterium

TL;DR

What: Mysterium is a co-operative murder mystery game where one of you is a ghost sending visions of your demise
Players: best with four or five, but the box says 2–7
Time: 42 minutes (is the very oddly precise time on the box)
People…

6 Great Kid-friendly Alternatives to Grown-up Games

What are the best board games for kids? Mouse Trap, Jenga, Memoir ’44 (ok maybe not that one).

We all know games come in all shapes and sizes now. They’re not just for kids, honest.

Best Play Recommends: Super Rhino

TL;DR

What Jenga meets Uno as you build a house of cards that comes tumbling down.

Players 2–6 (Could probably play with more if you want)

The Gist: Galaxy Trucker

Here’s the Gist of Galaxy Trucker in under a minute. It’s a rather silly romp through space as you try your best to stop your ship falling to pieces.

If you think you’re someone that doesn’t like space games: us too. Try making an exception for this one.

7 Pathetic Celebrity-Endorsed Board Games

Celebrities just can’t help themselves. The most desperate ones will slap their name on anything, for the right price.

I remember a TV show that suggested pretend TV pilot ideas to Dean Gaffney, the faded F-list actor who two…

Best Play Recommends: Galaxy Trucker

TL;DR

What: a rather silly romp through space in which everyone loses in some way
Players: two to four truckers
Time: at least an hour
People: bit difficult for older players, but amusingly frantic and simple for most people
Remember…