Category: Board Games

The Golden City

The Golden City by Z-Man Games lets three to four players step into the roles of adventurers who have come to the island of the Golden City. When they arrive, they can set up shops right along the coasts and then move forward to set up shops along the streets, allowing players to get keys, money, goods and concessions that will help them advance in the game. One of the players will be able to establish themselves in the heart of the city to get the best of the best trading contracts. This game takes around one hour to complete and is recommended for ages 10 and up.Number of players:3-4
Recommended ages:10+
Estimated playtime:60 minutes

Small World

Small World by Days of Wonder is a game where two to five players try to reach total conquest and control of a place that is just too small to hold everyone. Inhabitants of this planet include dwarves, amazons, wizards, giants and humans alike who use their army to try to occupy the territories and conquer the other lands to push races that are not their own off the earth for good. Choose a well thought out combination of 14 fantasy races and 20 special powers to help you to expand your budding territories.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:45-60 minutes

Pandemic

Pandemic by Z-Man Games is based in a world where four nasty diseases have broken out, leaving it up to a team of specialists from a number of different fields to work out the cures before humanity is depleted. Players work cooperatively to find the strengths of their characters to contribute to the elimination of the diseases as more and more outbreaks occur. With time running against you, you must work hard and work fast to stop the infection from spreading while also working toward a long-lasting cure. You either win or you lose together–and take humanity down with you.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:60 minutes

Android Netrunner

Android Netrunner by Fantasy Flight Games is a classic card game that is set in a cyberpunk futuristic environment. In this game, asymmetrical gameplay pits a runner against a corporation in high-stakes endeavors to steal valuable data. The corporation uses all of its resources to fight off the efforts of the runner. The runner tries to score points by breaking into the corporation’s defenses, while the corporation scores points by advancing their own agendas all the while. Whoever hits seven points first is the clear winner of Android Netrunner: The Card Game.Number of players:2
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:45 minutes

Mice and Mystics

A game suitable for one to four players, the Mice and Mystics by Plaid Hat Games is a game that takes its players on an adventure to escape the evil Vanestra, each player taking on the roles of the few left over who are loyal to the king after he married the woman. Each player has been turned into a mouse to help them escape various foes in the game full of careful planning, fleshed out villains and item looting. Collect cheese to boost your odds of winning and hoard them for use at crucial moments in the game that takes around one hour to complete.Number of players:1-4
Recommended ages:7+
Estimated playtime:60 minutes

Merchant of Venus

Merchant of Venus by Fantasy Flight Games lets players assume the role of one of four unique races: Eeepeeep, Qossuth, Human or Whynom. Two to four players can discover new alien races and find out where they can sell their goods for money in this game that focuses on exploration and trading. Those who are successful at trading will be able to locate reliable and swift trading routes to time their purchases and sales perfectly. This game is a revision of the 1980s classic game and is sure to inspire nostalgia and laughs the whole way through.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:2-4 hours

Labyrinth

Labyrinth by Ravensburger allows the whole family to get lost inside of a sprawling labyrinth filled with a princess, a dragon, a genie, a ghost and airborne animals such as owls and bats. This action-packed mystery game lets players search all over the maze for their characters and items while being stealthy and maneuvering through a maze that is ever changing. Using cause and effect, association, planning, turn taking and recognition, the first back to the starting square is the winner. This game comes with a game board, four playing pieces, 34 maze cards and 24 treasure cards.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:20-30 minutes

King of Tokyo

Take control of the city of Tokyo in this exciting tabletop game! King of Tokyo by IELLO puts two to six players in the roles of robots, aliens and monsters that battle together in a chaotic, yet fun environment. Roll your dice and choose how you will play. You can attack your enemies, level up your character, heal your battle wounds and more on your path to triumph. The new edition of this 30-minute long game features upgraded ability cards, new artwork by Regis Torres, new monster appearances and clearer rules along with the popular Space Penguin character included!Number of players:2-6
Recommended ages:10+
Estimated playtime:30 minutes

Heroes Wanted

Heroes Wanted by Action Phase Games puts players in the costumes of those who yearn to be superheroes as a member of the exclusive crime fighting organization, the Champions of Zeta City. Every time you play, you will pick a scenario that has you facing a new villain or villains every time, but the objective always stays the same: get as popular as you can by completing headlines, killing minions and beating the villain. The hero with the most fame at the end of the game is the clear winner and can join the exclusive ranks of Zeta City!Number of players:1-5
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:45 minutes

Forbidden Island

The winner of the 2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner, Forbidden Island is a game by Gamewright that accommodates two to four players. Set around the legend of the Archean empire, the objective of this board game is to work together with your group to collect the four sacred treasures from the ruins of the island and make a grand escape before the island sinks into nothingness and takes you with it. Using problem-solving skills, strategic and critical thinking along with cooperation, anyone ages 10 and up can enjoy this 30-minute long strategy game.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:10+
Estimated playtime:30 minutes