Board Games

A quick guide to the Mercenary starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game Characters Expansion.

A quick guide to the Thief starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game Characters Expansion.

A quick guide to the Sorcerer starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game Characters Expansion.

A quick guide to the Pyromancer starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game Characters Expansion.

A quick guide to the Cleric starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game Characters Expansion.

A quick guide to the Deprived starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game Characters Expansion.

Chess has seen a boom of millions of new fans. The game can seem difficult, especially due to obscure jargon used by players and commentators. We simplify some of the most commonly seen concepts for your convenience.

Take a look at the winners of the biggest prize in chess since the reunification of the title in 2006. Consisting of some of the greatest players to ever play the game, this era has signaled the waning of Soviet influence on chess, with the game becoming a truly global sport today.

After Magnus' abdication announcement, who will win chess' top prize? Will it be a long reign for Nepo or Ding? Will Magnus make a comeback? This article looks at the brightest talents among the next generation of players.

This article shares some ideas for finding a new Mah Jongg hand when you realize your hand is dead or difficult to complete.

Believe it or not, it can be extremely hard to find cryptid board games to play with your friends. Save yourself some trouble and learn about which ones are worth your time.

There are literally hundreds of amazing board games out there, and everyone has their particular preferences. Huge fans of strategy games will love these incredible board games, whether for your own collection or as a perfect gift for your favorite gamer.

A quick guide to the Assassin starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game.

A quick guide to the Warrior starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game.

A quick guide to the Herald starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game.

A quick guide to the Knight starting character from Dark Souls: The Board Game.

There are many amazing board games that can give a challenge to the entire family on game night—and not just ones aimed at kids. Here are eight great board games that will get teenagers and older children back around the game table on game night!

I enjoy escape room board games. Is this game as good as it looks? I decided to find out.

This article will introduce you to the simplest versions of Dominoes. It includes a look at winning strategy and tactics to improve your play.

In this article, you will learn useful tips and tricks to improve your games of Risk!

Explore the ten best movement and balance-based board games to play at game night!

Do you want to master tic-tac-toe? This article will teach you how to beat your friends and never lose with perfect play.

Do you want to improve your Chinese Checkers game play? This article looks at some reliable strategies and tactics that will make you hard to beat.

I share my experience with the original game and why you should buy the new one.

Explore the ten best legacy games that evolve as your sessions progress!

Do you want to beat your friends at checkers? This article covers basic checkers strategy and tactics to take your checkers game to the next level.

This article is for the new Mah Jongg player who is not betting. It will explain why you should bet and the procedure for betting when you play American Mah Jongg.

Risk is a popular strategy board game of war and diplomacy that can be played by up to six players. One game of Risk can last from several hours up to several days, which is why the European version features secret missions to shorten the game.

As you undoubtedly already know, chess is a two-player board game played on an 8 x 8 square board. The rules are simple, but depending on the opponent, the game can be extremely challenging. If you're wondering how to get better, this is the article to read.

With all the new high-tech devices such as laptops and smartphones, board games remain an all-time favorite for many. And when a group of people is hooked up on exciting, spooky games, it all becomes better! They can be enjoyed with the whole family, or just older siblings and friends.

Learn how to even the playing field in board game Near and Far with this simple house rule!

Learn how to win as all six core villains in Disney's hit board game Villainous!

This article contains information about darts, including the board, dart types, and barrel grips, as well as the rules for 21 variants of the game.

Game of the Generals is an original Filipino board game. This article will explain the process and rules of playing it.

Learn the pros and cons of social deduction game Blood on the Clock Tower!

Learn ten fun facts about chess you likely didn't know about!

What started out as a teaching aid now entertains millions and has even resisted the digital onslaught.

You know the games, the ones that you shouldn't play with close friends (since they'll no longer be your close friends)?

If you have never played Pictionary, it's time to give it a try. Check out these word lists for some clue ideas, and get drawing!

Explore some ideas for improving your cluegiving in Codenames based on the author's personal experiences, past mistakes, and disastrous encounters with the assassin.

Count down the ten best games that let you expand a deck as you play!

The top ten Scrabble tips for both novice and veteran players.

Learn ten tips to help you achieve victory in the critically acclaimed board game "Above and Below"!

Learn how to play the one-vs-many deduction board game Fury of Dracula!

Count down and review the ten best social deduction games where players must determine one another's identities!

This article discusses accepting what seems like a violation of a principle in order to attain good middle game play.

Read my review of Tiny Epic Quest. This game is adorable and fun! You can even play it by yourself! I will explain how to play and what makes this game great!

Read my review of Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Rumble at Castle Tentakill, a 2- to 4-player card game that's very funny and entertaining.

Read my review of the game Mystic Vale. I explain what this game is about, how to play, and what makes it GREAT!

These are 10 board games I have played in the last year that I have found to be very fun and entertaining. I think everyone should play them at least once!