A little know-how goes a long way

Read before you roll.

For your first game, your next gathering, or a gift that brings people together. Find a little clarity before you choose a box.

8 thoughtful reads. Plenty of good evenings.

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Three friends learning Ticket to Ride at home; an illustration based on real game components.Ticket to Ride · First steps
First steps · 6 min read

Your next game starts here.

Four ways into modern board games. Find the one that feels like you.

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A grandmother, child and father enjoying Azul; an illustration based on real game components.Azul · Across generations
Everyone at the table · 4 min read

Same table. Many languages.

Good games don't always need everyone to find the same words.

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A mother and two children unwrapping Ticket to Ride; an editorial illustration.Ticket to Ride · A gift to share
Thoughtful gifts · 4 min read

Give them a reason to gather.

A thoughtful game gift starts with the people, not the box.

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A couple playing Jaipur after dinner; an illustration based on real game components.Jaipur · After dinner
Little windows of play · 4 min read

Small window. Great game.

An evening doesn't need to be free to have a little play in it.

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More ways to find your game

Good company. Good choices.

Editorial illustration of a grandfather, mother, girl and teenage boy enjoying Dobble together.Dobble · Across generations
The family table · 6 min read

Make room for everyone.

From quick laughs with the kids to a proper sit-down game: choose for the family you actually have.

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Editorial illustration of two women playing Splendor with its cards and gem tokens.Splendor · A little friendly rivalry
A table for two · 6 min read

A little friendly rivalry.

Quick rematches, thoughtful puzzles or a longer evening: four ways to make two players a complete table.

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Editorial still-life illustration of the Catan and original Ticket to Ride game boxes side by side.Catan & Ticket to Ride · Two modern classics
Head to head · 4 min read

Catan or Ticket to Ride?

Two modern classics, two different kinds of evening. Here is how to choose the one your table will welcome.

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Two children taking turns to build a Rhino Hero card tower.Publisher photograph · HABA
Children’s guide · 7 min read

Little players. Big possibilities.

A good children’s game gives them a turn that feels like their own. Find a starting point by age, then look at reading, pace and how much help you’ll need to give.

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