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You don't like randomness: This game relies on randomly-drawn board tiles and cards that'll dictate what happens next. If this kind of unpredictability doesn't appeal, Betrayal probably isn't for you. If you'd prefer to work with rather than against each other, this co-op classic comes highly recommended thanks to an emphasis on teamwork and nail-biting gameplay. It's challenging enough that winning is extremely satisfying.

The bottom line: There's a good reason why Pandemic has been on shelves for a couple of decades now - its blend of challenge and elation when you win makes it a classic. While there are countless versions to choose from now, we're still partial to this original game due to how elegant it is. Absolutely nothing is wasted in terms of mechanics and design. There are a couple of answers to this question, and the one you get depends on your criteria. If we're talking about the #1 board game in terms of sales, it would have to be chess. This old-timer shifts roughly 3 million units each and every year, eclipsing almost everything else on shelves. The bottom line: So long as you're happy to do a little homework in terms of its mechanics, you'll find that Root has a lot to offer. It's essential for strategy fans thanks to spotless asymmetric gameplay, and being able to boost the experience with a number of expansions keeps that spark alive. Gameplay: First things first - be aware that there is a learning curve here. While our review called it "the most accessible complex wargame," Root is still a complicated beast that requires some investment. That effort is worthwhile, though. Persevere and you'll discover one of the best strategy board games out there; it's a poster-child for everything this hobby is capable of. You love deep strategy games: Root may look cute and cuddly, but it's ruthless. The tactics on display here are some of the industry's best, and because each faction has its own rules and objectives, there's plenty to get your teeth into.How it works: Jaws of the Lion casts you as a mercenary looking for work in the grungy metropolis of Gloomhaven (imagine the world of The Witcher and you won't be far off). As is only right for fantasy RPGs, said 'work' involves swords and/or sorcery. These jobs lead you through a grand narrative where your choices matter, so tread carefully - decisions can, and will, have consequences. Basically? It's more than earned its place on our list of the best board games, and numerous expansions (starring a werewolf or revolving around twisted Christmas tales) should keep that magic alive for even longer. You're turned off by dense rules: There's no way to sugarcoat this - the rules of Root are intimidating. Due to each faction having its own mechanics on top of an already-complex system, you'll need to spend time swotting up on how to play before you place your first meeple on the board. Naturally, that won't appeal to everyone. Your kids hate math: Because you have to understand basic math to work through Sushi Go, it won't be a good fit for very young children or those who are practically allergic to sums. You want something easy: Want to avoid raising your blood pressure? It's probably better to stay away from this one - part of the fun in Pandemic is that it forces you to strategize on the fly as you work to manage a constantly-evolving situation.

Gameplay: Is it better to buy and trade cheap items as fast as possible? Or should you collect expensive goods for a bigger payday? There isn't a 'correct' way to go about things in Jaipur, and that flexibility helps the game stand out.

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If you ask us, that intricacy makes Villainous better when played head-to-head. While duking it out with lots of other people is fun, reducing the head-count makes things less chaotic and gives you more time to strategize. It's a great choice in terms of must-have board games for 2 players.

The game's rapid-fire nature makes it a winner with little ones that don't have much patience, too. Matches don't take long and are easy to set up, so you can happily run an encore without much trouble. Don't be fooled by that cutesy art style; this is as hardcore a strategy game as you can get. Because each woodland faction boasts unique skills and objectives, there's a lot to sink your teeth into. It's very replayable as a result. Oops, I've turned Baldur's Gate 3 into a soap opera RPG because I can't stop flirting with everyone You want something very replayable: Because there are so many different strategies you can make use of (and each session offers up unique opportunities due to randomness of the draw), you can play Jaipur multiple times and have a different experience each round. We've never seen two games go the same way, for instance. Each factions' quirks (and the cards that can influence them) provide a wealth of options each turn, and while this is overwhelming at first, such flexibility makes Root truly compelling in the long-term. It's very replayable.

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If you're shopping for children, board games that are easy to understand but endlessly replayable are king. We've yet to find one that does it better than Sushi Go, and it's always one we recommend when asked. Wordscapes is the word hunt game that over 10 million people just can't stop playing! It's a great fit for fans of crossword, word connect and word anagram games, combining word find games and crossword puzzles. Not to mention all the gorgeous landscapes you can visit to relax yourself!