Many new gamers ask,
"There are so many games, where do I begin?"

STARTING GAME TIPS:

  • Ticket to Ride - Easy to understand and has a few mechanics not used in most Mass Market games. This usually takes 30-60 minutes.
  • Celestia - Easy to Understand, Push your luck game. Introduces Push your luck without Dice, Has a great airship, and takes 30-45 minutes.
  • Robits - Super easy Family game that teaches the Drafting Mechanic, and is 15-20 minutes long.
  • Azul - If you can find a copy of this, it is great for introducing new Gamers, and is usually 30-45 minutes.
  • Rush & Bash - This is Mario Cart the board game, simple mechanics, and easy to teach and play a game in 30-45 minutes.
  • Muse - Light hearted team party game with great art. Can usually play in 20-30 minutes.
  • Code Names - More team scoring party game that people enjoy.
  • Pandemic - A Co-operative game in which all players go against the game. Easy to learn mechanics and choices.
  • Century Spice Road - A simple drafting and Engine building game. Easy to learn mechanics and choices, plays in about 30-45 minutes.

These should get you started and allow you to ease yourself or other people into the hobby. For more ideas ask on our Facebook Group.