Top 5 Tabletop Games of 2018
Yes, it is nearly the end of 2018, so it is time to list Tabletop Games Blog's top 5 games of the year.
Tag: Gateway Games
Chai
I had the pleasure of trying the prototype PnP version of Chai by Deep Aqua Games, which is due to launch on Kickstarter on 4 December, so keep an eye out for it.
Guess who
Imperfect information games have been around for a long time.
Keep on rolling
Since the days of Yahtzee, roll-and-writes, as these games are now known, have made a huge comeback: Roll through the Ages by Matt Leacock, Kokoro: Avenue of the Kodama by Indie Boards and Cards, Harvest Dice by Grey Fox Games and the recent Railroad Ink by CMON are some of the many games in the genre.
Teaching games
If you love tabletop games, you probably end up buying new games all the time.
Games for everyone
Recent tabletop games are aimed at younger as well as older players, widening the age range.
Family games
The recent launch of Haunt the House and a visit to UK Games Expo where I picked up a copy of Spaghetti made me think about what family games are on the market and what distinguishes them from other tabletop games.
Playtesting
When creating a new tabletop game, a large chunk of time is spent on testing.
Games on the go
It is great fun sitting around a table with friends or family playing a tabletop game.
Rule books – the Holy Grail?
Every tabletop game comes with a rule book.