# Game Night Reviews

> Board game reviews and buying guides for every kind of table: strategy, party, family and two-player games, plus the accessories that make game night better.

Game Night Reviews publishes board game reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://gamenightreviews.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://gamenightreviews.com/glossary): board game terms defined
- [How we review](https://gamenightreviews.com/how-we-review)

## Topics
- [Strategy games](https://gamenightreviews.com/category/strategy-games): Deeper games for groups that like to plan: euros, engine builders and campaign games.
- [Party & family](https://gamenightreviews.com/category/party-family): Games that teach in minutes and work for mixed groups, kids and big parties.
- [Two-player games](https://gamenightreviews.com/category/two-player): The best games for couples, friends and two-player nights.
- [Accessories](https://gamenightreviews.com/category/accessories): Card sleeves, organizers, dice, playmats and game tables.

## Buying guides
- [Best Co-operative Board Games: Win or Lose Together](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/best-cooperative-board-games): In co-operative board games, all players work together against the game. Pandemic is the best place to start, Forbidden Island is the easiest for families, The Crew and Hanabi are great co-op card games, The Mind is a quick and clever filler, and Spirit Island is the pick for experienced strategy players.
- [Best Family Board Games for Kids and Adults](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/best-family-board-games): The best family board games are quick to learn, short enough to hold young attention, and fun for adults too. For ages 5 and up, Outfoxed! and Dragomino are excellent; for 8 and up, Kingdomino, Sushi Go! and Ticket to Ride are family favorites; and Carcassonne suits families with children 7 and older.
- [Best Gateway Board Games for Beginners](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/best-gateway-board-games): Gateway games are modern board games that teach in minutes but give real decisions every turn, which makes them the best first step beyond classic family games. Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Azul and Splendor are the most reliable picks for new players. Choose Pandemic if your group would rather work together, and Catan for groups of three or four who enjoy trading.
- [Best Party Games for Large Groups (6 Players and Up)](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/best-party-games-for-large-groups): For big groups, choose games where everyone plays at the same time or in teams, so nobody waits long. Codenames and Wavelength are the best team games, Just One is the easiest co-operative pick, Telestrations is the funniest drawing game, and Decrypto suits groups who like a bit of puzzle. All of them teach in under five minutes.
- [Best Two-Player Board Games for Couples and Friends](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/best-two-player-board-games): The best two-player board games are designed for two from the start, so they play quickly and stay tense. 7 Wonders Duel and Splendor Duel are our picks for strategy fans, Patchwork and Jaipur suit couples who want something light, Lost Cities is a classic card duel, and Codenames: Duet is the pick for players who prefer working together.
- [Board Game Storage Ideas: Shelves, Inserts and Organizers](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/board-game-storage-ideas): Cube shelving with roughly 13-inch (33 cm) square openings fits most board game boxes and is the most popular way to store a collection. Store boxes horizontally if components are loose, or vertically to fit more and see spines, as long as the inside is organized. Use inserts, small bags or containers for components, and keep games away from damp, heat and direct sunlight.
- [Board Game Card Sleeve Sizes: How to Find the Right Fit](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/card-sleeve-sizes): To pick card sleeves, measure the card's width and height in millimeters and choose a sleeve a few millimeters larger in each direction. Standard trading card games such as Magic and Pokémon use cards of about 63.5 by 88 mm, which fit standard sleeves of about 66 by 91 mm. Board games use many other sizes, so always check the size for your specific game before buying.
- [Deck-Building Games Explained: How They Work and Where to Start](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/deck-building-games-explained): In a deck-building game, every player starts with the same small deck of weak cards and buys stronger cards during the game, adding them to their deck. Over time each deck becomes a personal engine. It is a satisfying style because you build your strategy as you play. Look for a light, quick deck-builder for your first one, then try games that add a board, a story or co-operative play.
- [How to Choose a Board Game: 6 Questions Before You Buy](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-board-game): Choose a board game by matching it to your group, not the other way round. Check the player count (and the best count, not just the range), the realistic play time, the complexity, the age rating and the theme. For mixed or new groups, pick games that teach in under 15 minutes and play in under an hour. Save heavier strategy games for players who already enjoy board games.
- [How to Host a Board Game Night People Want to Come Back To](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/how-to-host-a-game-night): Plan the night around your guests: choose a short warm-up game, one main game that suits the group and a light closer. Set up before people arrive, keep snacks that won't leave greasy fingers on cards, teach in under ten minutes, and split into two tables if you have more than six players. End while everyone still wants one more game.
- [How to Teach a Board Game So Everyone Enjoys It](https://gamenightreviews.com/guides/how-to-teach-a-board-game): Teach a board game in this order: what the game is about and how you win, what you do on a turn, then how the game ends. Skip rare rules and edge cases until they come up. Keep the teach under 10 minutes for light games, set the game up before people arrive, and play the first round with open hands or a quick practice turn.

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