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5: The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31
5: The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31In brief: If you love social interaction games that play fairly quickly, but also carry some of the weight of a “proper” board game, then chances are you want to get stuck in to The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31. In this thematic re-enactment of the iconic movie, players will draw cards secretly to inform them of their infection status – with human players wanting to escape alive, and infected players hoping to thwart them (and potentially also escape to spread the infection further.) Fantastic, raucous fun!
Buy The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 on Amazon.
4: Rurik: Dawn of Kiev
In brief: If you enjoy the visual appeal and mild contention of a dudes on a map game, but enjoy the idea of clever worker placement games, you’ll love Rurik: Dawn of Kiev. This 2019 Kickstarter had a very brief retail run and there aren’t many around, but despite its rarity, this modern classic is well worth tracking down – definitely a favourite, as you’ll discover in my review.
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev is sadly no longer available, but perhaps you’ll find it in your friendly local game store.
3: Zombicide: 2nd Edition
In brief: As I’ll explain in my detailed review, Zombicide: 2nd Edition is probably the ultimate dice-rolling, zombie-blasting cooperative experience. With many expansions (including several that can be printed for free) and support for one to six players, this is a fun, versatile game that can match your requirements for either easier or harder games, and offers loads of fun in whatever guise you play it.
Buy Zombicide: 2nd Edition on Amazon.
2: Ankh: Gods of Egypt
In brief: Ankh, we think, is without doubt Eric M. Lang’s masterpiece. The final game in a trilogy which also includes Rising Sun and Blood Rage, this game features amazing artwork and components, huge, well detailed miniatures and a ton of optional expansions – but more importantly – it’s an incredibly solid gaming experience.
Featuring a unique “merge” mechanic that takes place towards the mid-late game, Ankh sees up to five players competing to be the most powerful (and ultimately, only) God in Egyptian history. With a pantheon of Gods to choose from and a whole host of optional monsters, this is a highly variable, extremely thematic game that deserves its spot in this list. Check out our full review here.
1: Age of Innovation
In brief: Have you ever wondered what it might feel like to run your own stately home (think Downton Abbey before it outstayed its welcome)? Well, now you can – thanks to our current favourite game – Obsession. This superb effort from Dan Hallagan and Kayenta Games is a big, heavy eurogame with some uniquely thematic elements including card play, family scandals and a whole lot of keeping up with the Joneses! Read more about it here.
Buy Age of Innovation from Amazon here.
Amazing list! Can’t wait to try out some of these games with my family and friends. The reviews are detailed and informative, it’s great to see a blog that truly understands the importance of quality content. 😍
Wow, what a comprehensive list of board games! I’m always looking for new games to try with my family, and this list has some real gems. The reviews are well-written and informative, and I appreciate the detail put into each critique. My favorite game is probably Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, I’m a sucker for anything Harry Potter. Thanks for sharing this list, I can’t wait to check out some of these games!
Thank you!