Tired of the usual? For the last list this holiday, I am going to link you off to the quintessential board game database on the internet, Board Game Geek, to read more about each game.
These games are not necessarily harder, but they have intricate strategies that can only be learned by playing them multiple times. Some are “Classic Eurogames,” some are from the currently popular “Deck Building” genre, and some are just uncategorizable. So dig in and enjoy, and, as always, if you have a question or need a game suggestion just drop us an email!
On each of our Holiday Shopping Guides all photos link to the game on Amazon.com.
I ask that if you are not buying from your Favorite Local Game Store and are purchasing online that you buy from our website and support gaming in the Seacoast community.
Deck Building
Dominion – $31.04 on Amazon – Board Game Geek (BGG) Link
Ascension – BGG Link
Quarriors – $34.99 on Amazon – BGG Link
Classics
Settlers of Catan – $33.60 on Amazon – BGG Link
Carcassone – $21.99 on Amazon – BGG Link
Puerto Rico – $31.19 on Amazon – BGG Link
Cooperative
Pandemic – $26.79 on Amazon – BGG Link
Shadows over Camelot – $46.39 on Amazon – BGG Link
Castle Panic – $24.39 on Amazon – BGG Link
Semi Cooperative
Cutthroat Caverns by Smirk and Dagger – $21.59 on Amazon – BGG Link
This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the great party games out there, just a few suggestions to get you started.
If you are in ever in need of a game suggestion or help please leave a request in the comments or email wayne (a) sagesofrpg.com.
Also check out our other 2011 Holiday Guides:
Family Games & Party Games
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