Hareish, Dec. 22, 2024
We would like to share some of the board game favourites of our Tutor Team which you might like to try out over the Christmas break!
Vivek - RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES
Although this has been adapted from the television show, the board game is a very enjoyable version of the game. A serendipitous mixture of lateral thinking and logical reasoning coupled with a good spoonful of silliness, this game provides fun for all the family.
Milda - CODENAMES
Over the past few years, our family has fallen in love with this game - its team element means younger players can get involved and collaborate with adults. There are 9 words that each "spy" team must guess and 1 word both teams must avoid. You must only give one word as a clue each turn, but it can point to multiple words; the rest of your team can then discuss freely what on earth you might have meant by your clue!
Rebecca - CATAN
Catan is a strategy game built upon negotiation where you aim to gain the most Victory Points. Players collect resources based on where their settlements lie and can build roads to reach untapped resources. The longest road and the largest army gain you extra Victory points but it is whether your family will negotiate with you on friendly terms or form allies to ensure you can’t win!
Chris - HANABI
Obviously I have to go with Hanabi by Antoine Bauza. This cooperative card game revolves around the simple twist of players being unable to see their own hands, and involves an enjoyable level of logical deduction. It’s a relatively fast, simple and compact game which I have continued to play for many years since being introduced at university.
Kishan - MONOPOLY DEAL
For someone who often doesn’t have the time or space for a full game of Monopoly, Monopoly Deal is an equally challenging and convenient alternative. Packing the familiar strategy game into a pocket-sized box, Monopoly Deal is all the fun without all the faff.
