Mentioned in the show:

Gen Con

  • If you go to a gaming convention, see if they have Games on Demand. This is a great way to try out new games…maybe even with the person who made it!

Trick-Taking Games:

Classics: Euchre, Hearts, Spades (also, Pepper!)

Fox in the Forest

Trickster: Champions of Time

Cooperative Games

Hanabi

Also, Spirit Island!

  • I haven’t tried Spirit Island, but just got it and am eager to do so!

Roleplaying Games

Burning Wheel

Torchbearer

Mouse Guard (boxed set, hardback)

Parlor Games

Mafia & Werewolf

Dystopian Universe

LARP

Tried any of these games? Have favorites of your own?

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