5 Board Game Gifts To Make Your Christmas Special

By Author: Shawn Davison
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Without a doubt, fun board games are a great choice for any time of the year. However, now as the festive season is almost there, and you are fast approaching that calls for new games and new challenges, you might be searching for some extra ordinary gifting options. Definitely, board games are a preferred choice. But which one - Thinking for the same? Don’t fret over; here are some amazing options to choose from.

Sapiens:

With about a 40 minute playtime, sapiens is one of the shorter games. However, this doesn’t make it any less awesome and it is as popular as any other domino-like game. Actually it is more fun and is playable with up to four players. In the game, as clan chief players will guide their people through the valley, guiding them about hunting and gathering food, and then discovering safe caves to shelter. One needs to connect through tiles to create a path through the valley. And then at the end, players compare their domains. The one with the most points in the weaker domain is declared the winner.

Elysium:

Coming from the makers of last year’s Splendor, Elysium is raising in ...
... the popularity ranks among gaming groups. The high replay value and fast-paced direct player interactions are the two major pros of this game. When the players take on the role of an ambitious demigod, they need to claim a spot on Mount Olympus and thus, the players will have to recruit heroes. It also includes acquiring artifacts, earn the favor of the Gods, and undertake quests.

Spuntuneous:

While the majority of games aren’t aimed at families, but Spuntuneousis is an exception. While it is fun to play, you will love this hilarious game. This interactive family party board game makes a great board game gift, especially for the music lovers of all ages. In this, the players will hear a word and then the first song which appears into your head with that word is belted out gloriously. Basically, the goal is to stump the other players. Being an award-winning board game, families love it.

King of New York:

Need a fast-paced and simple game? Then King of New York is your answer and it is somewhat like its predecessor, King of Tokyo. But it differs being a bit more in-depth. The game would take around an hour to play, and six players can play this at time. With cool artwork it includes buildings to stomp, vengeful military units to destroy, along with six brand new monsters to play.

Catan:

The latest one (5th edition) simplifies and clarifies the rules. Moreover, the updated board and cards are perfect to be played with four people. It includes making and breaking friendships. With a ton of replay value, it’s one to be in the list of the best board game ever made.

While some families love them, there are others which dread them. But the fact is that board games are perfect for the festive season.