Ashton's Pick
Players: 1-4
Ages: 10+
Time: 30-40min
Why does Ashton like this game?

"It's the perfect game for anyone that loves kittens and knitting. I hate both. But this is seriously the most thinkiest game I have ever played. It is so much fun watching as the goals of you and your friends fall apart over the course of play."

Amanda's Pick
Players: 1-6
Ages: 14+
Time: 60min
Why does Amanda like this game?

"I generally enjoy cooperative games. This game has a ton of different set-ups and provides unique puzzles to figure out each playthrough. Although it is co-op, there are plenty of opportunities to screw over a snarky friend."

Andrew's Pick
Players: 3-10
Ages: 6+
Time: 20-30min
Why does Andrew like this game?

"I love a game that everyone can play. Young and old, small groups and large, this game is for everyone. Fast enough that you will want a rematch and fun enough that you will be talking about it later."

Gart's Pick
Players: 3-6
Ages: 10+
Time: 15-45min
Why does Gart like this game?

"Skull is a fun game to play with some friends.
A fun game to talk, play, and relax. Always a blast to play and a great party game. Super easy to learn and doesn't take too much brain power!"

Demo Crew's Pick
Players: 3-6
Ages: 10+
Time: 15-45min
Why does Gart like this game?

The Demo Crew is a collective of volunteers that help us make sure our comminity events go off without a hitch. Why did the demo crew pick it? "We named our dog Gizmos...."

Players: 2-4
Ages: 9+
Time: 30-45min

Moles have traveled from all over to compete in the Mountain Maker tournament. Competitors show their skill based on how high they can pile their Molehill, and by how many Mountains they control. The Mole that builds and controls the most Mountains in 6 rounds will become the "Top Tunneler" and win the game!

Players: 3-6
Ages: 10+
Time: 15-45min

Skulls & Roses, the essence of bluffing. A game in which everything unfolds within the players mind. Each player takes turns adding cards facedown, until somone feels that they can confidently declare that all facedown cards are roses! Adding to the bid, players add to the number until noone contests their bid. If all cards revealed are roses, they win!

John Doe

Architect & Engineer

Testy testing

John Doe

Architect & Engineer

Testy testing

Players: 2-6
Ages: 10+
Time: 45min

You have a word laying in front of you, but the letters are hidden. Can other players spell words with your letters to give you a hint of their contents? Can you do that for them? Help each other discover your letters. Win together!

Players: 1-4
Ages: 8+
Time: 15-45min

The German Game of the year award is the most sought after award in the Board Game industry. Notable previous winners are Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassone, and Just One.

Players: 2-4
Ages: 5+
Time: 15min

Children's Game of the Year. Every award winner brings something unique and new to the board game industry. Past winners include Valley of the Vikings, and Dragon's Breath.

Players: 1-5
Ages: 10+
Time: 45-60min

Connoisseurs' Game of the Year. This award includes feedback from board game enthusiasts all over the world. Notable previous winners include The Crew, Wingspan, and The EXIT series.

Players: 2-5
Ages: 10+
Time: 20min

Due to covid, and a lack of conventions, the 2021 awards were missed. However, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine won the award in 2020.

Players: 2-4
Ages: 14+
Time: 30-45min

Each year, hundreds of mensans meet over one weekend to play and rate the year's newest games. The top 5 earn Mensa Select Distinction. The Mensa Select seal indicates that a game is original in concept, challenging, and well designed.

Players: 3-4
Ages: 10+
Time: 60-120min

Catan is the game that started the Board Game Revolution! After Catan, the industry asked the question, "What could a board game be?". And follwed an onslaught of new ideas. Thank you Catan!

Players: 2-5
Ages: 8+
Time: 30-60min

The classic train game. In Ticket to Ride you operate as competing railway companies. You compete for premium rail routes accrossed the US. But make sure you're servicing your customers too!

Players: 2-5
Ages: 8+
Time: 30-40min

This tile laying game is much like an advanced game of dominos. Carcasonne is extremly intuitive. Plays just as well at 2 players as more.

Players: 4-7
Ages: 10+
Time: 20-40min

Classic spagetti western setting, a shoot out is under way. We all know who the sheriff is, but who are the deputies, and who are the outlaws? Try your gunslinging social deduction skills in BANG!

Players: 2-8
Ages: 8+
Time: 20min

A jovial take on a pick and pass game. Pass sushi around the table, picking pieces as you go. Whoever has the "best" plate of sushi at the endof the round scores the most points.