Wingspan
Exceptional consensus · 8 wins
Wingspan
Best for: Families, nature lovers, engine-building fans, solo gamers
Golden GeekDice Tower
1–570mMedium
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Catan
Klaus Teuber · CMON / Asmodee · 1995
Trade resources, build settlements and cities, and race to 10 victory points on a modular hex island. The trading negotiations, dice-driven resource production, and the robber create a dynamic that has introduced tens of millions of people to modern board gaming.
Players
3–4
Time
90 min
Ages
10+
Difficulty
Medium
Why you'll like it
- The game that launched modern board gaming
- Trading negotiations create genuine social interaction
- The modular board ensures variety
- Enormous global community and tournament scene
- Multiple expansions extend the experience
May not be for you if…
- Luck of dice rolls can feel punishing
- The robber mechanic frustrates many players
- Games can run 90+ minutes with new players
- Experienced players dominate newcomers
Best for
Gateway gamersfamiliessocial groupsnew gamers
Awards
- 2011Golden GeekBest Family (classic)
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