Worlds best board games 2009

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Mouse Ice Blocks Flohzirkus Quartier Latin Terrain Game Protzen Field of Fire Trolley Car Stack 21 Ferkelei Cube Fusion What's That on My Head? Blindside Shift Unique to legacy-style games, the rules, strategy, even the game board itself changes as the game progresses, a little like a movie, as players race against time to save the world and themselves from a deadly virus.

A great game for parties needs to be light on rules and heavy on social interaction — and most of all fun. We found that game with Codenames , also from In the game, undercover teams match wits with two rival spymasters to discover the real names and identities of 25 secret agents, using single-word clues.

Codenames is heavy on teamplay and quick-witted action, but most of all, the game will provide just the right amount of fun, breaking the ice at your next party. Kids need games that are fast-paced and easy to understand. After our own thorough research, and after consulting a variety of gaming experts, we settled on We Rate Dogs as the best board game of the last decade for kids.

Game chosen, invites sent, snacks prepared. What else do you need? Here are a few board game accessories no serious board-gamer can do without. Skip to content William Kennedy. So, what are the best board games of all time? Just remember to always read the rules, and no cheating! Best overall board game Pandemic Legacy Season 1 Check Price Go to review. Best board game for parties Codenames Best board game for kids We Rate Dogs Shop Pandemic Legacy Season 1 Pros Unlike any tabletop board game many have played Can be played with two players Epic twists.

Cons Easy to miss a rule. Shop Wingspan Pros Teaches you about birds; educational Has a solo mode Beautifully made! Cons Bit of a learning curve Instructions unclear in some parts Cardboard dice tower a little low quality. Shop Azul Pros Good Youtube videos to learn gameplay Easy setup Tiles well made, build quality high. Shop Codenames Shop Modern Art Pros Oversized cards depicting real works of art Every game a little different Twists change the game flow.

Cons Too complicated for some Ran a little long for some groups Auctions can get tedious. Shop Election Night! Pros Family friendly Versatile game play Award winning. Cons Rules complicated for some. Shop We Rate Dogs Pros Fast paced Good for kids Family friendly. Cons Slow play with six players Simple concept. Shop Oh My God, Stacy! Cons Not for kids under 14 Needs a lot of players. Shop Donner Dinner Party Pros Fun and casual Dark sense of humor Easy for beginners. Cons Not a lot of strategy Adult themes Similar to other games.

Shop Carcassonne Pros Easy to learn Expansion packs available Always changing. Cons Beware of counterfeits Not much strategy Simple concept. Best Board Game of the s. Cranium Shop Cranium Pros Uses a variety of skills Fast paced Rambunctious play. Cons Not for introverts Production quality in recent editions reported Trivia questions difficult. Trivial Pursuit Shop Trivial Pursuit Pros Builds knowledge Simple gameplay Kids versions available.

Cons Not much strategy Trivia too hard for some New versions too easy for some. Connect Four Shop Connect Four Pros Good for kids Quick paced Simple concept. Cons No heavy strategy Not technical Sliding bar durability issues. Twister Shop Twister Pros Very physically active Simple concept Good for all ages. Cons Requires physical mobility No strategy Close contact required.

Scrabble Shop Scrabble Pros Easy to learn Teaches vocabulary Fun to play. Cons Easy-to-lose pieces. Clue Shop Clue Pros Teaches deductive reasoning Interactive gameplay Strong storytelling component. Cons Repeated play tedious for adults More players, more interesting Mild themes of violence. Sorry Shop Sorry Pros New versions available Big nostalgia factor Teaches probability and counting.

Pros Teaches personal finance Tons of strategy Lots of versions available. Cons Long gameplay Some find rules complex. Shop Yahtzee 19th century. Pros Teaches probability Simple gameplay Not a lot of pieces.