{"id":291558,"date":"2024-11-15T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=291558"},"modified":"2024-11-16T09:37:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T15:37:03","slug":"board-game-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 &#8211; great board game gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>p em {font-weight: bold;}p em + a, p em a {text-shadow: 1px 1px 0px #ffffff;color: #050561;background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7D475 0%, #F0B931 50%, #D1A026 100%);border: 2px solid #050561 !important;display: inline-block;margin-left: 20px;padding: 5px 10px;color: #050561;font-weight: bold;text-transform: uppercase;border-radius: 10px;}p em a {font-style: normal;}p em a:first-child {margin-left: 0px;} .external-link.amazon-button {padding: 7px 20px;height: 46px;} .promoted-banner{position: relative; background: #ffb600;top: -5px;margin-left: 10px; right: auto;} .promoted-banner .fa-star {color: #ffffff;}<\/style>\n<p>The last few years have seen a resurgence in the popularity of board games. Tens of millions of people all over the world are spending time playing board games with their friends, families, and even perfect strangers; all for the love of the game. And now you\u2019re here, looking for gifts for friends, family, coworkers, and perhaps even random strangers. But never fear, our 2024 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide is up to the challenge.<\/p>\n<h3>Gifts for Board Gamers<\/h3>\n<p>Our 2024 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide features a wide range of categories, from wallet-sized and wallet-friendly games, games for the first timer and games for friends who have been playing for years. From lightweight stocking stuffer games you can play in minutes to multi-hour epics your gamer will love. Or maybe you\u2019re the board game geek and you\u2019re on the prowl for something new and interesting! But no matter what you\u2019re looking for, or who it\u2019s for, the Meeple Mountain 2024 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide has something for everyone!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#small-games\">Small Games<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#games-on-a-budget\">Games on a Budget<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#games-for-the-first-time-gamer\">Games for the First Time Gamer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#party-games\">Party Games<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#the-essential-collection\">The Essential Collection<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#games-for-the-family\">Games for the Family<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#games-for-the-young-gamer\">Games for the Young Gamer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#games-for-the-experienced-gamer\">Games for the Experienced Gamer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#epic-games\">Epic Games<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#two-player-and-solo-games\">Two Player &amp; Solo Games<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#apparel-and-accessories\">Apparel\u00a0&amp; Accessories<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#from-the-team\">Recommendations From the Team<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"small-games\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Small Games<\/h2>\n<p>These games are small in size, but big in gameplay. Throw them into a bag, purse, or backpack and you\u2019ll be ready to game almost anywhere. Give these great games to your loved one and wait for the fun to start.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CWJB3VM7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41qWO3Wp-8L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Greater Than Games: Compile: Main 1 - Area Control Strategy Card Game, Play As Competing Artificial Intelligence, Ages 14+, 2 Players, 20 Min\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41qWO3Wp-8L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Greater Than Games: Compile: Main 1 - Area Control Strategy Card Game, Play As Competing Artificial Intelligence, Ages 14+, 2 Players, 20 Min\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CWJB3VM7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Compile: Main 1<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Compile: Main 1<\/i> is a strategic two-player head to head card game in which players take on the role of competing Artificial Intelligences. This lane-battling game features powerful combos and the ability to turn the tide of the game with clever cardplay. <i>Compile: Main 1<\/i> has dark, tech-themed artwork and a small footprint, which makes it easy to carry and play on the go.<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 14+, 20-30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/compile-main-1\/\">Read our review of Compile: Main 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DJ1J9BD6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kyKY8IpFL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Rebel Princess Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Blend of Theme and Strategy, Fast-Paced Addictive Card Game, Perfect for Game Nights - 3+ Players, Ages 15+, 45 Minutes - from The Creators of Cat in The Box\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kyKY8IpFL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Rebel Princess Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Blend of Theme and Strategy, Fast-Paced Addictive Card Game, Perfect for Game Nights - 3+ Players, Ages 15+, 45 Minutes - from The Creators of Cat in The Box\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DJ1J9BD6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Rebel Princess Deluxe Edition<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>Fan of the card game <i>Hearts<\/i>? <i>Rebel Princess Deluxe Edition<\/i> is highly recommended. Player powers, beautiful artwork, and event cards that change the fundamental rules each round add a nice round of spice to this game. <i>Rebel Princess<\/i> also makes a great gift because of the price point\u2014it\u2019s priced a little higher than a normal card game, so it is better as a gift than a game purchased by the eventual owner. This is Justin\u2019s favorite card game of 2024, so give it a look!<\/p>\n<p><i>3-6 players, ages 8+, 30-40 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/rebel-princess-deluxe-edition\/\">Read our review of <i>Rebel Princess<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D9KYQSLZ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Ju9-eHg7L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Seaside | Beach and Travel Friendly Game | Water Proof Game | Push Your Luck Game | Ages 8+ | 1 to 5 Players | 20 Minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Ju9-eHg7L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Seaside | Beach and Travel Friendly Game | Water Proof Game | Push Your Luck Game | Ages 8+ | 1 to 5 Players | 20 Minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D9KYQSLZ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Seaside<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fun, lightweight, and portable game to throw in your travel bag, look no further than <i>Seaside<\/i>: it was literally designed to play outdoors and at the beach. Reach into the canvas bag and draw out one of dozens of thick wooden discs. Then decide whether to keep it and score points, or \u201cthrow it back\u201d into the center of the play area. Play until the bag is empty, all the while collecting shells, building habitats for crabs, and feeding the sand pipers.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-5 players, ages 8+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/seaside\/\">Read our review of <i>Seaside<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D934CK27?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41b1t-Xqn6L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Next Station Paris Board Game - Family or Adult Strategy Flip and Write Game for 1 to 4 Players by Blue Orange Games. Recommended for Ages 8 & Up.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41b1t-Xqn6L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Next Station Paris Board Game - Family or Adult Strategy Flip and Write Game for 1 to 4 Players by Blue Orange Games. Recommended for Ages 8 & Up.\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D934CK27?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Next Station: Paris<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Next Station: Paris<\/i> is the next in the line of \u201cflip and fill\u201d games where players work as metro planners to design the most efficient subway network across the city of lights. Using the included colored pencils players will connect stops via bridge or subway tunnels, making the most efficient routes possible. Next Station Paris can be played solo or with others. The game offers a mix of strategic planning and tactical decisions, with the added challenge of balancing public transport needs and competition for limited space.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 8+, 25-30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-november-01-2024\/\">Read our review of <i>Next Station: Paris<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"games-on-a-budget\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Games on a Budget<\/h2>\n<p>These games are great for breaking the \u201cfun wall\u201d but not the bank. If you\u2019re budget conscious and looking to maximize this year\u2019s gift-giving, the games on this list will help you pinch your pennies without sacrificing great gameplay.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-spot-it.jpg\" alt=\"Spot It!\" width=\"160\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 170px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 170\/289;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-spot-it.jpg\" alt=\"Spot It!\" width=\"160\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Spot It! <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Test your observational skills and hone your reflexes with the award-winning gameplay of Spot It!, a game of lightning-fast choices for a group of 2-8 players. Spot It! functions on a simple mechanic\u201455 circular cards, each of which features several symbols and has exactly one of those symbols in common with every other card in the deck.With five distinct mini games, you can be sure that Spot It! will be different every time you play, and because it&#8217;s always your turn, there&#8217;s never any downtime!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D51RQVT3\/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pd_rd_i=B0D51RQVT3&amp;pd_rd_w=UNvTr&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&amp;pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&amp;pf_rd_r=D3GHDFS994DKTSVQ0V2Q&amp;pd_rd_wg=E0EBV&amp;pd_rd_r=16f77e5a-864d-4ace-b317-0332e1961d02&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of Spot It!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-8 players, ages 7+, 15 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D1ZGPN4X?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51JhVm1Oh8L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Xylotar - from The Creators of One Night Ultimate Werewolf - Trick Taking Card Game - Easy to Learn - Quick Strategy & Deduction for 2 to 5 Players - Fast-Paced Gameplay\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51JhVm1Oh8L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Xylotar - from The Creators of One Night Ultimate Werewolf - Trick Taking Card Game - Easy to Learn - Quick Strategy & Deduction for 2 to 5 Players - Fast-Paced Gameplay\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D1ZGPN4X?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Xylotar<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Xylotar <\/i>has one of the most unique cardplay mechanics we\u2019ve seen this year, with a theme that can only be described with its cover image: a polar bear playing a massive xylophone\/guitar combo! Spades players will feel at home with some of the game\u2019s mechanics, which combine trick-taking with a bidding system that binds a player to a certain number of tricks each round. At the full player count, <i>Xylotar <\/i>shines the brightest.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-5 players, ages 12+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/xylotar\/\">Read our review of <i>Xylotar<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CKTLVMFX?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51O+sRSURHL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Pegasus Spiele 57814G 5 Towers (Deep Print Games)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51O+sRSURHL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Pegasus Spiele 57814G 5 Towers (Deep Print Games)\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CKTLVMFX?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>5 Towers<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>5 Towers <\/i>is a card drafting game that challenges players to build the highest, best scoring towers they can. Towers must be built from the ground up in ascending order. When it\u2019s your turn, you announce a number of cards that you think you can build into your tower, and then you hope nobody else says a higher number. It sounds easy, but it\u2019s more challenging than you think!<\/p>\n<p><i>2-5 players, ages 7+, 15-30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/5-towers\/\">Read our review of 5 Towers<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D1B17K3K?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-ultimatch-02.jpg\" alt=\"Fireside Games Ultimatch Cooperative Card Game Easy to Learn by Matching Colors &amp; Numbers - Addictive Fun for Kids Teens and Adults Ages 10 and up - 1 to 5 Players Great for Family Game Night\" width=\"170\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-ultimatch-02.jpg\" alt=\"Fireside Games Ultimatch Cooperative Card Game Easy to Learn by Matching Colors &amp; Numbers - Addictive Fun for Kids Teens and Adults Ages 10 and up - 1 to 5 Players Great for Family Game Night\" width=\"170\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\"><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D1B17K3K?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Purchase from Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><i>Ultimatch<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i>Ultimatch<\/i> is a fantastic cooperative twist on matching games. Win by removing all the cards in a pyramid together. Make matches by color, number, addition, subtraction, or even mixing colors, but think through the best cards to use now and which to save for later. Will you use 1 card or 2? Addition or subtraction? Mix colors (yellow + blue = green)? Will you risk a card now or save it for later? Can you guess what card the other player needs? Make a perfect match of both number and color to feel the thrill and gain the rewards of an <i>Ultimatch<\/i>!<\/p>\n<p><i>1-5 players, ages 10+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D7DVP9SV?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31c9JrkH9OL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"170\"\n        alt=\"25th Century Games Circus Flohcati - Fun Press Your Luck Card Game by Reiner Knizia for 2 to 5 Players\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31c9JrkH9OL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"170\"\n        alt=\"25th Century Games Circus Flohcati - Fun Press Your Luck Card Game by Reiner Knizia for 2 to 5 Players\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D7DVP9SV?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Circus Flohcati<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Circus Flohcati<\/i> is a whimsical card game that invites players to manage a quirky flea circus. In this fast-paced game, players take turns revealing cards from a shared deck in an attempt to collect the highest values, form Trios, and throw a game-ending Gala Show, all while trying to outmaneuver their opponents. With its bright colors, charming artwork, and playful theme, Circus Flohcati is appealing to all ages, making it a delightful choice for family game nights or casual gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-5 players, ages 6+, 15 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"games-for-the-first-time-gamer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Games for the First Time Gamer<\/h2>\n<p>Board games have never been more popular, but even so there are still people all over the world who are playing modern board games for the first time! The games on this list are sure to delight and engage first-timers and experienced players alike. If you\u2019re trying to introduce board games to someone in your life, these titles are an excellent place to start!<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D98MW4KP?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/515SF-6cyrL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        alt=\"Hachette Boardgames Nekojima | Family Friendly | Dexterity Party Game | 1-5 Players | 15 Minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/515SF-6cyrL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        alt=\"Hachette Boardgames Nekojima | Family Friendly | Dexterity Party Game | 1-5 Players | 15 Minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D98MW4KP?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Nekojima <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Nekojima, \u201cThe Island of Cats\u201d in Japan, an electricity network is developing to supply the various lively districts of the island. The installation of electric poles becomes more complex due to the narrowness of the territory and its curious population of cats strolling on the cables. <i>Nekojima<\/i> is a wooden game of skill and dexterity in which you have to keep an entire installation in balance. Players take turns placing or stacking denchuu \u2014 \u96fb\u67f1, or electrical poles \u2014 respecting the locations without any hanging cables touching. Be careful not to be the one to bring down the structure. This game requires reflection, concentration and skill.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-5 players, ages 7+, 15-30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/nekojima\/\">Read our review of <i>Nekojima<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DH7HC3G8?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51QA+SS6QOL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"ALLPLAY - River Valley Glassworks Deluxe Edition Board Game for Families and Adults - Cozy Yet Clever Drafting Game - Colorful, Tactile Pieces - Scoring Puzzle - 1 to 5 Players - 20 Minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51QA+SS6QOL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"ALLPLAY - River Valley Glassworks Deluxe Edition Board Game for Families and Adults - Cozy Yet Clever Drafting Game - Colorful, Tactile Pieces - Scoring Puzzle - 1 to 5 Players - 20 Minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DH7HC3G8?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>River Valley Glassworks<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>River Valley Glassworks is a whimsical and cozy board game from Allplay that immerses players in the business of glassworking. Gather pieces from the river for your customer\u2019s collections. River Valley Glassworks has amazing components, delightful gameplay, and a play time that will make you want to play again as soon as you finish!<\/p>\n<p><i>1-5 players, ages 8+, 25-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/river-valley-glassworks\/\">Read our review of <i>River Valley Glassworks<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D9HRZNCR?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41H4J77r45L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Wilmot\u02bcs Warehouse\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41H4J77r45L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Wilmot\u02bcs Warehouse\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D9HRZNCR?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Wilmot\u2019s Warehouse<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>Mechanically, <i>Wilmot\u2019s Warehouse<\/i> is a memory game, but that description sells it far short. This is a wondrous storytelling experience, an act of collective imagination, an excuse to be entirely present and creating together for 30 minutes. Every turn, the active player places a tile facedown on the board, creating an ever-evolving narrative to help remember where everything went.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-6 players, ages 8+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wilmots-warehouse\/\">Read our review of <i>Wilmot\u2019s Warehouse<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CVNPHPZY?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51-6x4ami-L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Harmonies Board Game - Create Oneiric Landscapes! Strategic & Poetic Gameplay, Fun Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 1-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Libellud\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51-6x4ami-L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Harmonies Board Game - Create Oneiric Landscapes! Strategic & Poetic Gameplay, Fun Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 1-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Libellud\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CVNPHPZY?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Harmonies<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Harmonies<\/i> is a competitive tile-laying game about building the best habitat. Over the course of the game players collect wooden tokens representing water, plants, mountains, etc. in order to arrange habitats for animals. To earn the most points and win the game, incorporate the habitats in your landscapes wisely and have as many animals as you can settle there.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 10+, 30-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0975277324?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51uhGrOQpXL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        alt=\"Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51uhGrOQpXL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"200\"\n        alt=\"Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Ticket To Ride<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Set out on an epic journey building railways across the country in the <i>Ticket To Ride<\/i> Board Game. Players use strategy and decision-making as they run trains and decide routes between iconic cities. Designed for 2 to 5 players, this game challenges you to build railway routes connecting iconic cities across North America, where players collect train routes and complete destination tickets to build their very own railroad empire. Every decision counts in this fast-paced and engaging game that has become a classic in the world of board gaming.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ticket-to-ride-board-game\/-\/A-14204015#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>Ticket To Ride<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-5 players, ages 8+, 30-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/i-choo-choo-choose-you-a-love-letter-to-ticket-to-ride\/\">Find out why we love <i>Ticket to Ride<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"party-games\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Party Games<\/h2>\n<p>These lightweight games prove that you don\u2019t have to be big to have lots of \u201cgame\u201d. Give these great games to your loved one and wait for the fun to start.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CKFHTB23?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Rpa9nUYdL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"170\"\n        alt=\"GIGAMIC Task Team - Compete in a Crazy Task-Off | Party Game for Adults and Families | Ages 7+ | 3 to 18 Players | Start Playing in 60 Seconds!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Rpa9nUYdL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"170\"\n        alt=\"GIGAMIC Task Team - Compete in a Crazy Task-Off | Party Game for Adults and Families | Ages 7+ | 3 to 18 Players | Start Playing in 60 Seconds!\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CKFHTB23?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Task Team<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unleash the ultimate showdown with the all-new edition of <i>Task Team<\/i>! In this hilariously unpredictable game, two teams face off in 150 wild and wacky challenges, while a third team plays referee. It&#8217;s the perfect recipe for a game night overflowing with laughter, silly fun, and endless giggles. Race to be the first team to conquer 7 challenges and claim victory in this electrifying competition! Whether you&#8217;re gathering with family or friends, <i>Task Team<\/i> is sure to be the hit of the season, creating unforgettable memories that will last long after the festivities are over.<\/p>\n<p><i>3-10 players, ages 7+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CRHYGCP8?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41lS671y6IL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Belratti | Party Game | Family Game | 3-7 Players | Ages 8+ | Picture Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41lS671y6IL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Belratti | Party Game | Family Game | 3-7 Players | Ages 8+ | Picture Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CRHYGCP8?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Belratti<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>A reprint from 2018, the cooperative party game <i>Belratti <\/i>is an excellent large group experience for 3-7 players. Players must work together to determine which artwork (from a deck of nearly 200 cards) was added to a common pool by players versus added randomly from a deck\u2026hilarity ensues as players discuss how to determine what\u2019s authentic versus what\u2019s not. <i>Belratti <\/i>is a great fit for groups of all ages, particularly mixed crowds looking for a 30-minute filler after a holiday dinner with family.<\/p>\n<p>3-7 players, ages 8+, 25 minutes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/belratti\/\">Read our review of <i>Belratti<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D6ZV2ZWJ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41jlEZVM4IL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Landmarks | Cooperative Board Game for Adults and Kids | Fun Game for Family Game Night | Word Association Party Game | Ages 10 and up | 2-10 Players | Average Playtime 20 Minutes | By Floodgate Games\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41jlEZVM4IL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Landmarks | Cooperative Board Game for Adults and Kids | Fun Game for Family Game Night | Word Association Party Game | Ages 10 and up | 2-10 Players | Average Playtime 20 Minutes | By Floodgate Games\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D6ZV2ZWJ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Landmarks<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Landmarks<\/i> is a word association game of hidden paths and clever clues. Your party is lost deep in an island jungle, relying on you to guide them to safety and treasure! In this jungle, every word matters. Use strategic wordplay to send a chain of one-word clues. The connections between them will create a path leading to fortune and glory.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-10 players, ages 8+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/landmarks\/\">Read our review of <i>Landmarks<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C831XMH3?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51BhDQpGr4L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Everything Ever Card Game | Fun Family Games for Adults, Teens, & Kids | Fun Quick Party Game | 20 Minutes | Ages 12 and Up | for 2 to 10 Players | Easy to Learn\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51BhDQpGr4L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Everything Ever Card Game | Fun Family Games for Adults, Teens, & Kids | Fun Quick Party Game | 20 Minutes | Ages 12 and Up | for 2 to 10 Players | Easy to Learn\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C831XMH3?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Everything Ever<\/h3>\n<p><i>Everything Ever<\/i> is a game where players show off their knowledge across a range of categories like movies, soap brands, and dinosaurs. Players take turns listing items that are able to fit 2 categories simultaneously, while avoiding repetition of previously mentioned things. <i>Everything Ever<\/i> involves strategic play of category cards, penalties for inability to name items, and judge cards to keep track of answers, with the goal of collecting the fewest cards by the end of the game. Get your group together and talk about everything\u2026ever.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-10 players, ages 12+, 20-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everything-ever\/\">Read our review of Everything Ever<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BY3N5QFV?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31eUlUGKeXL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Chicken! A Fast paced dice Game for Fun for Kids and Adults by Keymaster Games\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31eUlUGKeXL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Chicken! A Fast paced dice Game for Fun for Kids and Adults by Keymaster Games\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BY3N5QFV?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Chicken!<\/h3>\n<p><i>Chicken!<\/i> is a dice game where players press their luck to score points by rolling dice with Chickens while avoiding Foxes. Players can choose to roll all the dice passed to them or &#8220;chicken out&#8221; and roll fewer dice, scoring points for Chickens but busting if three or more Foxes appear. Egg symbols hatch dice from the Coop, and players decide whether to reroll or score points, aiming to be the first to reach 25 points and win the game. <i>Chicken!<\/i> is a blast and is sure to generate loads of groans, laughs, and cheers.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-8 players, ages 8+, 10-20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/chicken\/\">Read our review of Chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00M07OQ1U?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41PG-e42FkL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Monikers A Dumb Party Game That Respects Your Intelligence\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41PG-e42FkL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Monikers A Dumb Party Game That Respects Your Intelligence\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00M07OQ1U?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Monikers<\/h3>\n<p>Monikers is a party game based on the public domain game Celebrities, where players take turns attempting to get their teammates to guess names by describing or imitating well-known people. In the first round, clue givers can say anything they want, except for the name itself. For the second round, clue givers can only say one word. And in the final round, clue givers can\u2019t say anything at all: they can only use gestures and charades. Monikers supports a high player counts which means more of a good time.<\/p>\n<p><i>4-16 players, ages 17+, 30-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/monikers\/\">Read our review of Monikers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BTDZ64X4?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41NvldADaNL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Goliath Green Team Wins Game - Guess The Most Common Answers to Win - 3-6 Players, Ages 10 and Up\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41NvldADaNL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Goliath Green Team Wins Game - Guess The Most Common Answers to Win - 3-6 Players, Ages 10 and Up\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BTDZ64X4?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Green Team Wins<\/h3>\n<p><i>Green Team Wins<\/i> is a hilarious party game played over 15 rounds. Each round begins with one of 3 types of questions: Fill in the Blank, This or That, or Multiple Choice. Players simultaneously write their answers on their dry-erase board, and those with the most popular response join the green team while the other players join the orange team. Players moving from orange to green earn one point, and those already on the green team earn two points. Simple, easy, and fun, <i>Green Team Wins<\/i> will entertain your group for hours.<\/p>\n<p><i>3-12 players, ages 10+, 15-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/green-team-wins\/\">Read our review of Green Team Wins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"the-essential-collection\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Essential Collection<\/h2>\n<p>Some games are such massive hits that no board game gift guide, or board game collection, would be complete without them. The games in the Essential Collection list are perfect for the core of a board game collection; whether your loved one is just starting out, or has been gaming for years.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0844FWHND?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51pyfxkqhfL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"HeidelB\u00c4R Games Spicy Card Game | Strategy Game | Bluffing Card Game for Adults and Kids | Fun Game for Family Game Night | Ages 10+ | 2-6 Players | Average Playtime 15 Minutes |HeidelB\u00c4R Games\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51pyfxkqhfL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"HeidelB\u00c4R Games Spicy Card Game | Strategy Game | Bluffing Card Game for Adults and Kids | Fun Game for Family Game Night | Ages 10+ | 2-6 Players | Average Playtime 15 Minutes |HeidelB\u00c4R Games\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0844FWHND?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Spicy<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>A card bluffing game where you\u2019re playing cards, face down, in one of three suits in ascending order\u2014or are you? Challenge a card correctly and you get all the cards played that round. Challenge incorrectly and the cards go to the player who played that card and you draw two cards off the top of the deck. Spicy is a fast-paced game of bluffing, counter-bluffing, and looking your gaming friends dead in the eye and judging their honesty. Tremendous fun.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-6 players, ages 10+, 15-20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IZEUFIA?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/514SLEmpC7L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Splendor Board Game (Packaging May Vary) - Master The Art of Wealth and Prestige! - Engaging Gem Minding Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 2-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Space Cowboys\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/514SLEmpC7L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Splendor Board Game (Packaging May Vary) - Master The Art of Wealth and Prestige! - Engaging Gem Minding Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 2-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Space Cowboys\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IZEUFIA?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Splendor<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve played board games in the past few years then there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve either played, or at least have heard of, Splendor from Space Cowboys. It\u2019s a streamlined engine building game in which players work to gather raw gemstones, polish and refine them, before finally selling them to various wealthy patrons. Sure the theme is a bit dry, but the gameplay is great, and those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-irresistibly-touchable-games\/\">gem tokens are so satisfying to play with<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 10+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-splendorificness-of-splendor\/\">Find out why we love Splendor<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YQ641NQ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41+vpBhpyaL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Stonemaier Games: Wingspan (Base Game) by Elizabeth Hargrave | A Relaxing, Award-Winning Strategy Board Game About Birds for Adults and Family | 1-5 Players, 70 Mins, Ages 14+\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41+vpBhpyaL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Stonemaier Games: Wingspan (Base Game) by Elizabeth Hargrave | A Relaxing, Award-Winning Strategy Board Game About Birds for Adults and Family | 1-5 Players, 70 Mins, Ages 14+\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YQ641NQ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Wingspan<\/h3>\n<p>Who knew that a game about birds, from an unknown designer, would descend upon the gaming world like a flock of starlings? Stonemaier Games did when they took a chance on Wingspan! And they were rewarded with a huge hit, including a Kennerspiel des Jahres win. Wingspan is a card driven game about bird enthusiasts \u2013\u00a0discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves and earn the most points to win the game. Come for the gameplay, stay for the multitude of photorealistic bird illustrations.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-5 players, ages 10+, 40-70 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan\/\">Read our review of Wingspan<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B3LGW2KH?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-castle-panic.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Panic glamour shot\" width=\"185\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-castle-panic.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Panic glamour shot\" width=\"185\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\"><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B3LGW2KH?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Purchase from Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><i>Castle Panic<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i>Castle Panic<\/i> is the award-winning cooperative tower defense board game for 1 to 6 players that&#8217;s been a staple of game nights since it released in 2009. You and your friends work together to defend your Castle, in the center of the board, from Monsters that attack out of the forest, at the edges of the board. Trade cards, hit and slay Monsters, and plan strategies together to keep your Castle towers intact. You win or lose together, but only the player with the most victory points is declared the Master Slayer.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-6 players, ages 8+, 30-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/castle-panic-big-box-2nd-edition\/\">Read our review of <i>Castle Panic<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"games-for-the-family\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Games for the Family<\/h2>\n<p>Board games are a fantastic way to build family bonds and teach your kids how to win, and lose, with grace. Liven up your family game night with one of these modern choices, and make memories you\u2019ll cherish for years to come.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capstone-games.com\/board-games\/wandering-towers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-wandering-towers.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Towers glamour shot\" width=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/165;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-wandering-towers.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Towers glamour shot\" width=\"200\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><i>Wandering Towers<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get your wizards to the evermoving Ravenskeep by scampering across tower tops and filling your potions along the way. You can also move the towers themselves, or drink the contents of your potions for a little helpful magic! Will you remember where all your wizards are? Using their magic they could even move the very towers atop which they stand to get there more easily!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/capstone-games.com\/board-games\/wandering-towers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>Wandering Towers<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-6 players, ages 8+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wandering-towers\/\">Read our review of <i>Wandering Towers<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CYCS4X8Y?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51rTlLn3vHL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Cities by Devir, Strategy Board Game, for 2 to 4 Players and Ages 10+\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51rTlLn3vHL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Cities by Devir, Strategy Board Game, for 2 to 4 Players and Ages 10+\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CYCS4X8Y?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Cities<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Cities<\/i> is a fast-paced tile laying game of city expansion and planning. Draft the best projects and arrange them in your own playing area. Collect personal planning objectives, wonderful features, and all the building blocks you might need to expand your city. <i>Cities<\/i> also features 8 different city cards to maximize variety and fun.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 10+, 30-40 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D8WMSLS6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51fiNOM88aL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Pandasaurus Games Umbrella Board Game - A Vibrant New York City Strategy Game, Fun, Challenging Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 1-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Pandasaurus Games\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51fiNOM88aL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Pandasaurus Games Umbrella Board Game - A Vibrant New York City Strategy Game, Fun, Challenging Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 1-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Pandasaurus Games\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D8WMSLS6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Umbrella<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>Your personal board will feature a 4&#215;4 grid filled with four of each of the four colors of umbrellas in the game. You\u2019ll start with four extra umbrellas, one of each color, at the bottom of your board, and on shared boards to your right, left, and in the center of the table. By adding these extra umbrellas into the board from whichever direction, you\u2019ll push another umbrella out of the row or column you\u2019re adding to. Get colored umbrellas to match one of your pattern tiles and you\u2019ll claim one of the limited scoring discs. <i>Umbrella<\/i> is a fun spatial-awareness puzzle that scales well from two to four players.<\/p>\n<p>1-4 players, ages 8+, 30 minutes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/umbrella\/\">Read our review of <i>Umbrella<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0789Q79V7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51yvsDh02TL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Monolith Board Games: Tower Up - City Building Board Game, Competitive Strategy, Urban Construction Plannning, Family, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30 Min\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51yvsDh02TL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Monolith Board Games: Tower Up - City Building Board Game, Competitive Strategy, Urban Construction Plannning, Family, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30 Min\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0789Q79V7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Tower Up<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>Congratulations! Your architectural firm has been selected to renovate the city&#8217;s downtown&#8230;but you&#8217;re not the only ones. In Tower Up you\u2019re competing against other players to build the best city skyline. Collect building blocks, cleverly place them to secure the top floor, all the while collecting bonuses for meeting shared objectives.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 8+, 30-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/tower-up\/\">Read our review of <i>Tower Up<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DB6CXRTD?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-zoomies.jpg\" alt=\"Zoomies game cover\" width=\"170\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 170px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 170\/200;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-zoomies.jpg\" alt=\"Zoomies game cover\" width=\"170\" height=\"200\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><i>Zoomies<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Help your pups make friends, become the leader of the pack, collect bones, and get the zoomies. Score by matching a dog tile and placing a scoring token. Each token adds points in one of two different ways, so players choose what to score and what to give up. Play your dogs right and you can add points to a previous token while digging up a whole new way to score. Zoomies is a puzzly tile-laying game for 2 to 4 players. Match domino-style tiles with adorable dog art to earn points in 4 different ways.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DB6CXRTD?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>Zoomies<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 10+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"games-for-the-young-gamer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Games for the Young Gamer<\/h2>\n<p>The dream of every board game loving parent is a child to follow in their footsteps: shuffling cards, rolling dice, and maybe even beating mom or dad at their favorite strategy game. But you can\u2019t just expect your little one to jump into a game of The Castles of Burgundy, you\u2019ve got to start them off gradually. The games on this list are tailor made for younger minds and hands, and are sure to grab their attention.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KMLHPMK?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-mfcp.jpg\" alt=\"My First Castle Panic glamour shot\" width=\"170\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/182;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-mfcp.jpg\" alt=\"My First Castle Panic glamour shot\" width=\"170\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><i>My First Castle Panic<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the award-winning <i>My First Castle Panic<\/i>, a group of monsters is racing out of the woods and coming right at your Castle! Players need to catch all the monsters before they smash the Castle flat. Send out your brave defenders to match the color and shape of the space where a monster is to catch it. But watch out! The monsters move closer to the Castle every turn, and more monsters keep coming! Based on the best-selling cooperative hit Castle Panic, <i>My First Castle Panic<\/i> now brings the same exciting, edge-of-your-seat, team-based experience to even younger players.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KMLHPMK?tag=meeplmount-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>My First Castle Panic<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 4+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09HR7ZBD4?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51r6WRdBfbL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Monster Chase | Fun Game for The Whole Family| Cooperative Memory Board Game for Kids and Family Night | Ages 4+ | 1 to 6 Players | 10 Minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51r6WRdBfbL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Monster Chase | Fun Game for The Whole Family| Cooperative Memory Board Game for Kids and Family Night | Ages 4+ | 1 to 6 Players | 10 Minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09HR7ZBD4?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Monster Chase<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>Scary monsters lurk under the bed, but never fear! Each of them has a weakness and, if you\u2019re able to exploit it successfully, you\u2019ll send them scurrying back into the closet quaking in their boots. With several methods of adding, or removing, extra challenges, <i>Monster Chase<\/i> is a cooperative, tile-flipping, memory game for kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n<p>2-6 players, ages 4+, 10 minutes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/monster-chase\/\">Read our review of Monster Chase<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CBVMRKX9?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51GJyzIcesL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"HABA Capt'n Pepe Treasure Ahoy! - A Create Your Own Adventure Legacy Game for Ages 6+\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51GJyzIcesL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"HABA Capt'n Pepe Treasure Ahoy! - A Create Your Own Adventure Legacy Game for Ages 6+\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CBVMRKX9?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Capt\u2019n Pepe: Treasure Ahoy!<\/h3>\n<p><i>Capt&#8217;n Pepe&#8217;s Board Game Ahoy!<\/i> is a cooperative legacy game designed for the whole family. It features an adventure with Captain Pepe and his animal crew across 25 chapters. In this unique board game, players experience a changing narrative and rules from game to game, adding new elements and modifying pieces using stickers. <i>Capt&#8217;n Pepe&#8217;s Board Game Ahoy!<\/i> invites players to embark on an exciting and evolving journey, making it more than just an ordinary board game, and ensuring your children will love every minute.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-5 players, ages 6+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/captn-pepe-treasure-ahoy\/\">Read our review of Capt\u2019n Pepe: Treasure Ahoy!<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BSHGXHC5?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51xYMbXbN2L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"EXIT: The Game - Jungle of Riddles | Brainteasers |Kid's Activity, Cooperative Game | Quick Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51xYMbXbN2L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"EXIT: The Game - Jungle of Riddles | Brainteasers |Kid's Activity, Cooperative Game | Quick Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BSHGXHC5?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Exit: The Game-Kids: Jungle of Riddles<\/h3>\n<p><i>Exit: The Game &#8211; Kids: Jungle of Riddles<\/i> is an escape room-style board game designed for children, featuring an engaging jungle theme. In this game, players take on the roles of young adventurers navigating through the jungle, solving puzzles and riddles to progress. Aimed at kids, <i>Exit: The Game \u2013 Kids: Jungle of Riddles<\/i> offers a series of challenging and interactive puzzles, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 6+, 20 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/exit-the-game-kids-jungle-of-riddles\/\">Read our review of Exit: The Game\u2013Kids: Jungle of Riddles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BJFJSS23?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41CkMykW5UL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Spots - A Game About Rolling Dice, Pushing Your Luck\u2026and Dogs\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41CkMykW5UL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Spots - A Game About Rolling Dice, Pushing Your Luck\u2026and Dogs\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BJFJSS23?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Spots<\/h3>\n<p><i>Spots<\/i> by CMYK Games is a casual push-your-luck game where players roll and place dice onto dog cards, aiming to match spots. Unplaced dice are buried in the yard, and if too many are buried, the player busts. The objective is to complete six dogs cards for victory, making each turn a mix of risk-taking, laughter, and interesting decisions in this simple yet strategically engaging game. The artwork in <i>Spots<\/i> is adorable, and who doesn&#8217;t love a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/topics\/games-with-dogs-dogs-and-more-dogs\/\">good dog-themed board game<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 10+, 20-30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/spots\/\">Read our review of Spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"games-for-the-experienced-gamer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Games for the Experienced Gamer<\/h2>\n<p>Experienced board gamers can be hard to please. They\u2019ve either played every game, or own every game. But we guarantee that the titles on this list will delight even the most discerning gamer.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CN9SKQ83?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/513iLs+7xuL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"French Quarter: Stroll Through The Streets of New Orleans - Loaded Roll and Write Dice Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/513iLs+7xuL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"French Quarter: Stroll Through The Streets of New Orleans - Loaded Roll and Write Dice Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CN9SKQ83?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>French Quarter<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>French Quarter<\/i> is a heavy roll and write game from the designers of <i>Three Sisters<\/i>, <i>Fleet: The Dice Game<\/i>, and <i>Motor City<\/i>. Visit New Orleans and sample the food, shopping, nightlife, and landmarks as you work your way around the 78 blocks of the city\u2019s famous French Quarter. Draft dice to take actions and determine your travel mode, and see street performers everywhere. \u201cLaissez les bon temps rouler\u201d (let the good times roll).<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 14+, 30-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/french-quarter\/\">Read our review of <i>French Quarter<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D5DMHBG7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51czfcY7RnL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Word Forge Games: SAS Rogue Regiment - Core Game, Strategy Board Game, WWII Stealth Action Game, Military Theme, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players, 60 Min\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51czfcY7RnL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Word Forge Games: SAS Rogue Regiment - Core Game, Strategy Board Game, WWII Stealth Action Game, Military Theme, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players, 60 Min\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D5DMHBG7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>SAS: Rogue Regiment<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>Wargamers and role playing gamers unite! Sneak up on German sentries, dispatch them quietly, and move onto your mission objective. Then egress before all hell breaks loose. That\u2019s what you and your SAS team members do in this mission-based, WWII adventure game.\u00a0 The game comes with multiple scenarios or you can create your own.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 12+, 30-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/sas-rogue-regiment\/\">Read our review of <i>SAS: Rogue Regiment<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CF9T4DZ5?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61pYfbNWz3L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition board game1\/2\/4 Players | Ages 14 and up | Fantasy | Area Majority | Grid Movement | Tabletop MOBA | Non-Random combat | Average Playtime 40-60 minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61pYfbNWz3L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Bestiary of Sigillum: Collector's Edition board game1\/2\/4 Players | Ages 14 and up | Fantasy | Area Majority | Grid Movement | Tabletop MOBA | Non-Random combat | Average Playtime 40-60 minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CF9T4DZ5?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Bestiary of Sigillum<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>In <i>Bestiary of Sigillum<\/i> you take on the role of summoners in the Kingdom of Two Castles. To play the game, you choose and summon your force of otherworldly heroes. Each character has a distinct combat role with a unique set of abilities which, when combined well, will compliment and reinforce other heroes. The main goal of the game is to destroy the opponent&#8217;s castle. Think carefully through every move, keeping an eye on the opponent\u2019s actions and pick characters paying attention to their strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 14+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/bestiary-of-sigillum\/\">Read our review of <i>Bestiary of Sigillum<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CS3YWV2K?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51id5VoKlIL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Greyridge Games | Weirdwood Manor |Cooperative Board Game of Adventure & Strategy | Battle Monsters in The Manor | Ages 12+ | 1-5 Players | 90-120 Minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51id5VoKlIL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Greyridge Games | Weirdwood Manor |Cooperative Board Game of Adventure & Strategy | Battle Monsters in The Manor | Ages 12+ | 1-5 Players | 90-120 Minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CS3YWV2K?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Weirdwood Manor<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>A game in a mansion with thousands of possible configurations, several boss monsters and scenarios to play, and a magical, multi-dimensional, \u2018save the universe from elemental evil\u2019 feel is an absolute delight to play. The challenges come in many forms in this cooperative adventure! So beware, and work together, or else all may be lost!<\/p>\n<p><i>1-5 players, ages 14+, 90-120 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Read our review of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/weirdwood-manor\/\"><i>Weirdwood Manor<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CKDGS7WS?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51C5fUWI7QL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"The Glade by R&D Games, Strategy Board Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51C5fUWI7QL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"The Glade by R&D Games, Strategy Board Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CKDGS7WS?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>The Glade<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>The Glade <\/i>is a tile-laying, set collection game set in a forest setting. Using an interesting mashup of <i>Set<\/i>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/rummikub\/\"><i>Rummikub<\/i><\/a>, and <i>Qwirkle <\/i>mechanics<i>, <\/i>players will be vying to place their forest tiles on their boards in the best possible combinations to complete sets so as to score the most points they can while also leaving the fewest opportunities for their opponents to complete their unfinished sets and piggyback off of their hard work. This is a very puzzly game that is guaranteed to get the old brain juices flowing!<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 14+, 30-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Read our review of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-glade\/\"><i>The Glade<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CFWWHZW6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51SpxZFeuRL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"The White Castle Board Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51SpxZFeuRL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"The White Castle Board Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CFWWHZW6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>The White Castle<\/h3>\n<p><i>The White Castle<\/i> is a Euro-style board game in which players control clans vying for victory points in Himeji Castle. It focuses on resource management, worker placement, and dice actions. Over three rounds, players strategically deploy clan members to tend gardens, defend the castle, and climb the social ladder, earning victory points in various ways. The White Castle features Himeji Castle&#8217;s visually stunning layout, including its rooms, gardens, walls, and bridges, with accessible rules and deep strategic depth, making it one of this year&#8217;s standout hits.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 12+, 80 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-white-castle\/\">Read our review of The White Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"epic-games\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Epic Games<\/h2>\n<p>If you love multi-hour gaming sessions that immerse you into other worlds, with deep lore, and strategic gameplay, then the games on this list were designed just for you. Epic in scope, and sometimes in physical weight, these games will take you on a deep dive and keep you immersed from beginning to end. Just make sure to stay hydrated, and don\u2019t forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-game-night-snacks\/\">game night snacks<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/fateforgeboardgame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51E29ux9jnL._SL300_.jpg\" alt=\"Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan\" width=\"170\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51E29ux9jnL._SL300_.jpg\" alt=\"Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan\" width=\"170\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><i>Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i>Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan<\/i> is a cooperative, action-adventure campaign game for 1 to 4 players designed to respect your time. It\u2019s quick to set up, it packs away easily but still gives you that deep immersive experience you love about RPGs and dungeon crawlers. The game offers a story full of choices leading to entirely different outcomes, combat that feels like you\u2019re in the middle of an action movie, and map quests that let you discover Easafir street by street. Get ready for a fantasy adventure you will never forget &#8211; and best of all, that you will actually finish.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/fateforgeboardgame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 14+, 60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/fateforge-chronicles-of-kaan\/\">Read our review of <i>Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D1524S13?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51BLTkCLMYL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Renegade Game Studios: Ezra & Nehemiah - Strategy Board Game, Rebuild The Great City of Jerusalem, Card-Driven Game, Ages 13+, 1-4 Players, 120 Min\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51BLTkCLMYL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Renegade Game Studios: Ezra & Nehemiah - Strategy Board Game, Rebuild The Great City of Jerusalem, Card-Driven Game, Ages 13+, 1-4 Players, 120 Min\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D1524S13?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Ezra &amp; Nehemiah<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Ezra and Nehemiah<\/i> takes place in the decades following the collapse of the walls of the city of Jericho. Each turn, players will select a card from their hands to play into their tableau. These cards provide tags which will boost the effectiveness of the actions the player chooses to perform on their turn: clearing the rubble away and reconstructing the walls; sending out scholars to teach the Torah to the masses; or rebuilding, and sanctifying, the temple. There\u2019s a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in, so you\u2019ll have to be efficient with your strategic decisions, but be flexible enough to adapt when your careful planning goes awry. So, wear your best sandals because <i>Ezra and Nehemiah<\/i> will keep you on your toes!<\/p>\n<p><i>1-4 players, ages 13+, 90-120 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/ezra-and-nehemiah\/\">Read our review of <i>Ezra and Nehemiah<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--\n&#091;mm-productlinking id=\"305165\" template=\"image\" include_button=\"true\" width=\"160\" link_text=\"Get a copy\" name=\"Arcs\"&#093;\n\n\n<h3><i>Arcs<\/i><\/h3>\n\n\n<i>Arcs<\/i> is an interesting beast, a space opera controlled through trick-taking. Its rules are elegant, its turns can be fast with the right table, and the outcome is often dramatic. Opinions on the base game are split. Most people love it, but those who bounce, bounce hard. More unanimously praised is the <i>Blighted Reach<\/i> expansion, which turns <i>Arcs<\/i> into a campaign game. Many a new game has come out in 2024, but perhaps none has generated as much buzz as this one.\n\n2-4 players, ages 14+, 60-120 minutes\n--><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D32ZPLH2?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51NS+OwEArL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Compass Games Burning Banners: Rage of The Witch Queen Board Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51NS+OwEArL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Compass Games Burning Banners: Rage of The Witch Queen Board Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D32ZPLH2?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Burning Banners<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Burning Banners<\/i> is a throwback to the days when board games existed more in the shadows; cumbersome affairs with dense manuals and lengthy playtimes. At the same time, this is clearly a game of today, a fast-paced, surprisingly rules-light game full of dramatics and scheming. Modern board gaming has its share of determinists, people who need to know everything, and Burning Banners is not for them. But if you\u2019re in the mood for a sweeping fantasy epic, you\u2019d be hard pressed to do better.<\/p>\n<p>2-6 players, ages 14+, 60 minutes<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BZ62KRGF?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51WEIm4HeaL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Thunder Road: Vendetta - Strategy Racing Game for Family, Teens & Adults by Restoration Games\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51WEIm4HeaL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Thunder Road: Vendetta - Strategy Racing Game for Family, Teens & Adults by Restoration Games\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BZ62KRGF?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Thunder Road: Vendetta<\/h3>\n<p><i>Thunder Road: Vendetta<\/i> is a newly restored version of the classic 1986 game focused on chaotic car mayhem. Players gather their crew, roll dice, race cars, and engage in gun battles while navigating random hazard tokens such as wrecks and oil slicks. In this updated version, damage is not a one-and-done affair; players draw damage tokens with varied effects, providing more strategic choices during their turns, such as repairing damage, using nitro boosts, or deploying an attack copter for added mayhem. Head into the badlands with <i>Thunder Road: Vendetta<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 10+, 45-75 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/thunder-road-vendetta\/\">Read our review of Thunder Road: Vendetta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"two-player-and-solo-games\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Two Player &amp; Solo Games<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you just want to play head to head, skill against skill, and see who comes out on top. Or sometimes you just want to spend quality time with that special someone in your life. In any case the games on this list are custom made for two. Just add a table, and let the gaming commence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capstone-games.com\/board-games\/pagan-the-fate-of-roanoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-pagan.jpg\" alt=\"Pagan: Fate of Roanoke glamour shot\" width=\"170\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gift-guide-pagan.jpg\" alt=\"Pagan: Fate of Roanoke glamour shot\" width=\"170\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><i>Pagan: Fate of Roanoke<\/i> <span class=\"promoted-banner\">Promoted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unleash your inner Witch or Hunter in Pagan: Fate of Roanoke, a tense, two-player card game of deduction set in colonial Roanoke. As the Witch strives to complete a ritual, the Hunter tries to track the Witch down and find out its true identity. Explore different scenarios that encourage customizing your unique deck of cards to suit your playstyle.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/capstone-games.com\/board-games\/pagan-the-fate-of-roanoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>Pagan: Fate of Roanoke<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 12+, 30-60 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DHYHVPJ1?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61vYpFyvopL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Incredible Dreams A Gentle Rain Board Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61vYpFyvopL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Incredible Dreams A Gentle Rain Board Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DHYHVPJ1?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>A Gentle Rain<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>A solo game where you\u2019re building a pond on each turn. Tiles have a quarter-circle cut out, with half a drawing of one of eight flowers along each of the four edges. Edge flowers must match, and if you create a square, you drop a disc with one of the matching flowers in the hole in the center of the four tiles. <i>A Gentle Rain<\/i> is a relaxing puzzle you\u2019ll play several times each time it hits the table.<\/p>\n<p>1 player, ages 8+, 15 minutes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/a-gentle-rain\/\">Read our review of <i>A Gentle Rain<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n    <!-- error code: TL -->\n\n<h3><i>Logic &amp; Lore<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>The dragons control the constellations that make up the night sky. But they take their orders from the mice who have noticed that several stars are out of place. They need to get things into the correct spots and soon, as they do have rival dragons and mice to deal with. Sometimes they have to deal with black holes, and other celestial phenomena. It\u2019s all in a day\u2019s work of mice and dragons.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weird-giraffe-games.square.site\/logic-and-lore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Buy a copy of <i>Logic &amp; Lore<\/i>!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 8+, 30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/logic-and-lore\/\">Read our review of <i>Logic &amp; Lore<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CQ6WS3VP?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Z1cvQOsjL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Dorfromantik: The Duel US Version - Board Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Z1cvQOsjL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Dorfromantik: The Duel US Version - Board Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CQ6WS3VP?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Dorfromantik: the Duel<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><i>Dorfromantik: the Duel<\/i> attempts to capture the charm of its namesake <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/dorfromantik-the-board-game\/\"><i>Dorfromantik: the Board Game<\/i><\/a> and transform it from an idyllic cooperative venture into a fierce, head-to-head competition. In <i>Dorfromantik: the Duel<\/i>, you and your opponent are competing to see which one of you can score the most points by completing tasks. Who will create the most beautiful world of hexagonal landscapes?<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 8+, 30-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01HDYFCJO?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/512NjKNCU1L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Portal Games Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island Board Game\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/512NjKNCU1L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Portal Games Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island Board Game\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01HDYFCJO?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>If you like your shipwrecked european sailors to be a bit more on the ball, it\u2019s hard to go wrong with Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island. This now classic solo game includes tile laying, dice rolling, and swashbuckling pirates, all out to ruin Robinson\u2019s otherwise fine time on the island.<\/p>\n<p><i>1 player, ages 14+, 60-120 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZSPMHJ8?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41MvDrVf0xL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Gloomhaven Cephalofair Games Buttons & Bugs - A Solo Play Game W\/Playstyle Similar to in A Fraction of The Size, Ages 14+, 1 Player\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41MvDrVf0xL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Gloomhaven Cephalofair Games Buttons & Bugs - A Solo Play Game W\/Playstyle Similar to in A Fraction of The Size, Ages 14+, 1 Player\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZSPMHJ8?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>Gloomhaven: Buttons &amp; Bugs<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever thought to yourself \u201cI want to play <i>Gloomhaven<\/i>\u201d but my table isn\u2019t big enough\u201d, then we\u2019ve got good news for you! <i>Gloomhaven: Buttons &amp; Bugs<\/i> riffs on the massively popular <i>Gloomhaven<\/i> series but shrinks it down to a box barely bigger than a subway sandwich. <i>Gloomhaven: Buttons &amp; Bugs<\/i> retains the same great gameplay, but uses playing cards instead of huge maps, tiny miniatures instead of full sized Vermlings, Inox, and Humans, and a play area the size of a cafeteria tray.<\/p>\n<p><i>1 player, ages 14+, 20-30 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DFF3V1Q7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51CGK1U38aL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"The Lord of The Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth Board Game - Epic Strategy Game of Power and Conquest for Kids and Adults, Ages 10+, 2 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by Repos Production\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51CGK1U38aL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"The Lord of The Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth Board Game - Epic Strategy Game of Power and Conquest for Kids and Adults, Ages 10+, 2 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by Repos Production\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DFF3V1Q7?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3><i>The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most widely regarded two-player games, <i>7 Wonders Duel<\/i>, is back with a vengeance with Frodo and Sam in tow. With no need to calculate victory points at the end of the game, the forces of good and evil face off in a tug-of-war for Middle-Earth. Will the hobbits reach Mordor? Can Sauron&#8217;s forces dominate the continent? This is a fantastic reimplementation.<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 10+, 30-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/7-wonders-duel\/\">Read our review of the original <i>7 Wonders Duel<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C4C2CYJ6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41n7PngdJxL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Lacuna - A Cozy Game of Mystical Geometry\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41n7PngdJxL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"CMYK Lacuna - A Cozy Game of Mystical Geometry\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C4C2CYJ6?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Lacuna<\/h3>\n<p><i>Lacuna<\/i> is a delightful and meditative game for 2 players about collecting flowers on a pond at night. Draw an imaginary line between two flowers, place your pawn, and collect both flowers. Win by collecting the most flowers in the most colors! Don\u2019t let the fact that it comes in a tube fool you, <i>Lacuna<\/i> is great!<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 8+, 10-15 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/lacuna\/\">Read our review of Lacuna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CHD8RCSJ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51bb2P8YMVL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Scorpion Masqu\u00e9 Sky Team | Cooperative Dice Game | Ages 14+ | 2 Players | 20 Minutes\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51bb2P8YMVL._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Scorpion Masqu\u00e9 Sky Team | Cooperative Dice Game | Ages 14+ | 2 Players | 20 Minutes\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CHD8RCSJ?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Sky Team<\/h3>\n<p><i>Sky Team<\/i> is a cooperative game, designed exclusively for 2 players, which simulates the roles of pilot and co-pilot working together to successfully land an airliner at various airports worldwide. Players must silently assign dice to specific cockpit spaces, managing factors like balance, speed, flaps, landing gear, communication with the control tower, and even a coffee break to alter dice values. With the risk of stalling, overshooting, or colliding, players navigate challenges from Montreal to Tokyo, aiming to avoid disasters and successfully land the plane in a smooth and controlled manner.<\/p>\n<p><i>2 players, ages 12+, 15 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/sky-team\/\">Read our review of Sky Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B077MZ2MPW?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61N5Hys8OaS._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Minute Playtime, Made by Plan B Games\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61N5Hys8OaS._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Minute Playtime, Made by Plan B Games\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B077MZ2MPW?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Azul<\/h3>\n<p>Azul is an award-winning board game that challenges players to create stunning tile mosaics while making strategic decisions and competing for high scores. Featuring beautifully crafted, colorful tiles, Azul immerses players in the art of mosaic design, inspired by the traditional Portuguese azulejos. With simple rules and deep strategic choices, Azul is accessible to new players yet offers satisfying complexity for experienced gamers. Even though Azul plays up to 4 players, the two-player game is still just as tense. Azul is a fun, engaging game for family and friends, bringing together kids, teens, and adults for memorable game nights.<\/p>\n<p><i>2-4 players, ages 8+, 30-45 minutes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/azul\/\">Read our review of Azul<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"apparel-and-accessories\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Apparel\u00a0&amp; Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>While board games are our bread and butter, there are plenty of adjacent products that our readers might love, that aren\u2019t board games. Here are just a few.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    \n            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DG6WMGNK?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"\n        target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41wnzRnx33L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Rollacrit Messenger Bag of Holding for Working Professionals & Students, Unisex-Adults, 16 x 14 x 9.5 inches, 50 pounds Capacity, Canvas Material, 21+ Pockets, 7 Sections, 16 oz Washed Canvas\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41wnzRnx33L._SL300_.jpg\"\n        width=\"160\"\n        alt=\"Rollacrit Messenger Bag of Holding for Working Professionals & Students, Unisex-Adults, 16 x 14 x 9.5 inches, 50 pounds Capacity, Canvas Material, 21+ Pockets, 7 Sections, 16 oz Washed Canvas\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/a>\n    \n            <p style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DG6WMGNK?tag=meeplmount-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link amazon-button\">\n                Purchase from Amazon\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>Messenger Bag of Holding<\/h3>\n<p>Never lose track of anything again! The Messenger Bag of Holding features more than 21 pockets and a secret pocket, that is a secret. There\u2019s practically a pocket for everything. It&#8217;s a bag fit for an adventurer, which means it needs to hold up to more than just daily use. That\u2019s why this bag has hefty metal D-rings, double-stitched heavy-duty metal zippers, a fully padded laptop storage area, and N420D Hypalon reinforced corners.<\/p>\n<h3>Tapestry Resources Shirt<\/h3>\n<p>This shirt was not officially licensed from Stonemaier Games, but one Wednesday on Jamie Stegmaier\u2019s weekly livecast, he was wearing it. Several people in attendance immediately asked where they could get this beautiful <i>Tapestry<\/i>-inspired shirt. So he shared the link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1531283521\/tapestry-board-game-shirt-coin-worker\">Etsy Store<\/a> where these beauties come in multiple colors and a wide range of sizes.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/board-games-yall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/board-games-yall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/noscript> Board Games Y\u2019all<\/h3>\n<p>You love board games\u2026and a warm southern drawl, nuff said! One color front, one color back.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/store\/t-shirts\/board-games-yall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tn-meeple-shape-grunge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tn-meeple-shape-grunge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/noscript> Tennessee Meeple State Grunge T-Shirt<\/h3>\n<p>Our classic Tennessee Meeple shirt is back, with a twist. Distressed and comfortable; show your Tennessee and board gaming pride. One color front, one color back; available in sizes S through XXXL.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/store\/t-shirts\/tennessee-meeple-state-grunge-t-shirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shirt-gaming-icons-blue-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shirt-gaming-icons-blue-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/noscript> Meeple Mountain Gaming Icons T-Shirt<\/h3>\n<p>Show your love for Meeple Mountain and for your favorite hobby all in one great tshirt. The Meeple Mountain Gaming Icons shirt is printed on ultra-soft Bella Canvas tees and is available in sizes S through XXXL.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<a class=\"external-link amazon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/store\/t-shirts\/gaming-icons-t-shirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"from-the-team\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Recommendations From the Team<\/h2>\n<p>The Meeple Mountain team eats, sleeps, and breathes games\u2014of that lovely scent of cardboard and ink\u2014but we also enjoy things that aren\u2019t board games. Here\u2019s a list of some things that we are grooving on these days.<\/p>\n<h3>Tom Franklin<\/h3>\n<p>Looking for a gift for a gamer who doesn\u2019t have a regular playing group to join in with? Consider a gift subscription to <a href=\"http:\/\/boardgamearena.com\">BoardGameArena.com<\/a> for that gamer. It\u2019s the online source for playing many of the most recent games with members around the world. Chances are, if your gamer loves games, there will be plenty of people ready to sit down at a virtual table with them any time of day or night.<\/p>\n<h3>K. David Ladage<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/TransForm3d3DPrints\">Transform3d3DPrints<\/a> is an Etsy Store that is run by a wonderful lady by the name of Jessalynn Miller. She and her husband offer some very cute 3D printed items ranging from figurines in the form of various video game characters, to various forms of game-based storage solutions. When I was looking for a better storage solution for the double-set of metal coins I had for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/libertalia-winds-of-galecrest\/\"><i>Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest<\/i><\/a>, I described what I needed to Mrs. Miller and within a few days had my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1603836644\/magnetic-closing-boxes-3d-printed\">custom storage box<\/a>. When an individual posted the files for a 3D printed storage solution for all of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/7-wonders\/\"><i>7 Wonders<\/i><\/a><i> Second Edition<\/i>, I contacted her and she worked out a solution where I was able to rent her 3D printer for a day and have this set of inserts manufactured. When I wanted some tokens for use with <i>Pulp Invasion<\/i>, they were there to answer the call! This little business is the very peak of what small businesses can be. Check them out!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/boardgamearena.com\/welcome\">Board Game Arena<\/a> is an online board gaming site with a lot of available games. Some of the games are available without having to have a paid subscription. Others are considered premium games and are restricted to those with a paid subscription. That said, only one player in the game group needs to have such a subscription in order for a group to enjoy those premium games. Still, if you have a game group that is not able to get together locally, gifting a subscription to BGA is an excellent way of saying \u201clet\u2019s get some games to the virtual table.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>David McMillan<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to being a ludophile, I am also a bibliophile. One of the best books I\u2019ve read in the last year is a book by Claire North called \u201c<i>The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August<\/i>\u201d. It\u2019s an engrossing, page turner about time travel and the consequences thereof. But, it\u2019s not the time travel you\u2019re familiar with. In the universe of this book, there are a handful of people who, when they die, are reborn at the moment of their original birth, but they retain the knowledge they learned from their previous iterations. If you\u2019re looking for a great gift, look no further. While you\u2019re at it, treat yourself to a copy as well. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<h3>Abram Towle<\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;ve rediscovered the joy of reading this year, which means that I have curated an impossibly long reading list of books I&#8217;ve heard about over the years but never got around to reading. One of the best collections of novels I have ever read is Pierce Brown&#8217;s <i>Red Rising<\/i> series. Stonemaier actually made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/red-rising\/\">board game based on the IP<\/a>, but the books are really where it&#8217;s at. The series is filled with twists, drama, and a compelling swathe of characters that will keep the pages turning. Plus, the final book of the series is just on the horizon, so if you read quickly your timing might be perfect.<\/p>\n<h3>Andy Matthews<\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;m a voracious reader, usually completing 8-10 books a month through a combination of ebook and audiobooks on 2x speed. And this year I&#8217;ve read some doozies. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eoL7jV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Dungeon Crawler Carl<\/i><\/a> series by Matt Dinniman is a bombastic and irreverent celebration of video-game and movie culture. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48R2BEE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Noodle Shop Mysteries<\/i><\/a> by Vivien Chien is a low-key cozy murder mystery series set in family owned Chinese restaurant. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CmAb9i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Beware of Chicken<\/i><\/a> series by &#8220;casualfarmer&#8221; (yes that&#8217;s the author&#8217;s pen name) is a deep dive into Xianxia (Chinese fantasy heavily inspired by Chinese mythology) by way of video game references. If you&#8217;ve ever wanted to read about a chicken who can defeat kung fu masters, this one&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\nLooking for something we've recommended before? Check out the ghosts of Holiday Gift Guides past!\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Current Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2023 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2021-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2021 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2020-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2020 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2019-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2019 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2018-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2018 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2017-holiday-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2017 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/best-board-game-gifts-of-2016\/\">2016 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"review-disclaimer\"><b>Disclosure:<\/b> Meeple Mountain receives a commission from links pointing to Amazon.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"review-disclaimer\">Promoted listings are sponsored by advertisers, but approved and vetted by Meeple Mountain.<br \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re hunting for the best board game gifts of 2024, then look no further! 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