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In the wild and wonderful world of casual board games, 2023 was a whirlwind of excitement and innovation! We had lots of games to play through, but only one could be crowned as the best casual game.

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Our editorial team members independently put together a list of our favorite games from 2022 — and in the end, we had to narrow it down to just one.

In Flamecraft, enter a world of tiny artisan dragons who enchant their town with skilled handiwork. Plus: highlights from Gen Con and Origins 2022, ethics at the gaming table, playing the long game in Azul, and a spotlight of Thames & Kosmos.

Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition is a sneaky, cat-filled trick-taking game by Bezier Games. Plus: 10 years of CGI, vintage games, transitioning from video games to board games, Camel Up strategy guide, and the evolution of AEG.

If you’re looking for a game to keep on hand for a party (or when you just have a couple of friends over), check out these eight popular party games.

Are you a board game fan who would like to have a regular game night? I started mine a few years ago, thinking it would be a fun one-time deal, but after the success of that evening I’ve turned it into an event that has my friends consistently asking when my next game night will be. Here are six tips for organizing and running your own successful game night regularly.

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At 9:00 AM PST we launched our much anticipated 6th annual Kickstarter campaign. Within 17 minutes, we reached our $10,000 funding goal; within 1 hour we doubled our funding goal.

There are myths galore that non-gamers buy into, thinking the hobby just isn’t for them. Here we address the top 10 board gaming myths.

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