Games & Puzzles

Board Game Nights

Build a collection and host regular game nights with friends.

Modern board games go far beyond Monopoly, with thousands of strategy, party, and cooperative games designed for every group size and taste.

Getting started

Start with two or three well-reviewed "gateway" games before building a big collection.

Setting: indoor
People: group
Budget: $$
Time: ●●

Starter gear

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More Games & Puzzles

♟️Games & Puzzles

Chess

Play the classic strategy game in person or online.

indoorSolo or group$ budgetMinutes

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Jigsaw Puzzles

Piece together images ranging from a few hundred to thousands of pieces.

indoorSolo or group$ budgetMinutes

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Tabletop RPGs

Tell collaborative stories through games like Dungeons & Dragons.