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22 Best Board Games for Beginners, Ranked

The world of board games is diverse and welcoming. I love introducing people to new games and opening them up to a world beyond Monopoly and Settlers of Catan. However, most people probably don’t want to dive into a Nemesis-level game right off the bat. Which, if you’re unfamiliar, comes in about four different boxes depending on how many expansions you have. What is the …

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How To Play the Crew Card Game With Honest Review

I picked up my copy of The Crew at a board game getaway with some friends, and it quickly became one of my favorite 20-minute games to play with a small group. The card game is simple yet involves strategy and teamwork. It’s a cooperative trick-taking game that has nearly endless replay value. If you’re new to those terms, trick-taking is when everyone plays one …

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Nemesis Board Game Review, Is the Game Worth the Price Tag?

Nemesis is a tabletop board game that is set on a ship infested with hostile organisms. To win, players must complete an objective and make it back to Earth in one piece. The obstacles you will face along the way will include threats like the ship breaking down or catching on fire, alien intruders or even betrayals from your fellow crewmates.  Unofficially, the game is based …

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