Sometimes there are a deluge of options to choose from.
Or the most popular choice is not the best one.
And your friends are just bad at getting good.
Games are an art form characterized by personal choices. Choice of theme or game mechanic or play time. This is both liberating and infuriating.
To help lighten the load I've assembled some of the most common categories of games highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.So now all you have to ask yourself is...
This
THAT
or
Cooperative
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Work together with your friends to cure all the diseases to save the world, collect all the clues to solve the crime, or escape the room to beat the clock
For people who like thinking 2 steps ahead.
Or people studying medicine.
Or people who are just sick in the head.
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For people who like trusting others.
Or people who love speaking in codes.
Or people who want to stop thinking for the whole group.
For people who like puzzles or escape rooms.
Or people who want a unique experience at the expense of replay-ability.
Or people who want to show how clever they are.
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Below is a super scientific chart of peak enjoyment. Click for a run down on the category
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Share a quick bite, forge a remarkable city, or lead your tribe to dominance
in these 3 card based clashes
If you like food, or games about food, or getting points for food, or sharing a meal with friends, or if you just like nice things.
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If you like taking hikes, playing tetris, or planning ahead, this game should be a walk in the park. Plays nice with 2-4 players.
If you like both previous options but wish there was more meaty decisions to sink your teeth into without going overboard on rules or playtime.
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Create the grandest palace, connect a sprawling kingdom, or make the most money. Build something great in these 3 games
For people who enjoy card games.
Or people who like combos.
Or people who like competitively collecting nice things.
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For people who like Carcassonne.
Or people who like setting their own prices.
Or people who have a place for everything, everything in its place.
For people who like tough choices.
Or people who like pick and pass games.
Or people who like historical accuracy.
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When you want to go faster around corners, take bigger bets, and get there before
your friends. Leave them all in the dust with these 3 great games
For people who like cutting off their friends.
Or people who like playing with model cars.
Or people who just wanna go fast.
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For people who like taking unbelievable bets.
Or people who like stacking objects.
Or people who like party games that involve camels.
For people who like deck building.
Or people who like efficiency, planning, and in-game optimization.
Or people who think El Dorado is native for GREAT...BIG...ROCK!
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10-15 minute games packed with nonstop excitement. Make the right calls in the chaos to help your team win
For people who like rolling dice.
Or people who like high pressure, frantic soundtracks.
Or people who hate snakes.
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For people who like unspoken communication.
Or people who like starring at friends with unyielding contempt.
Or people who like stealing fantasy weapons from a local mall.
For people who like sand timers.
Or people who like new content with each new mission.
Or people who think yo ho yo ho a pirates life is for them.