It’s that horrible time of year where things are glum ‘n gray with spring just out of reach, so there’s nothing for it but waiting out the weather with a good board game. If you want to add a little coziness to a dreary weekend, I’ve got some recommendations that will do the trick.
Besides writing about the best board games for a living with news, reviews, and guides, I also spend much of my free time playing them. This has given me a collection that makes my house feel like an impromptu board game cafe, but I’ll always gravitate toward a few in particular when the weather closes in. Life in Reterra always helps me get out of a funk thanks to its puzzle-like mechanics and cheery style, for example, while Finspan provides a dose of the tropical when I’m missing summer vacations. And those are just two of my go-tos – I have a whole list of them. If you want something to brighten up a winter weekend, here’s my full first-aid kit of board games you need to play.
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