Guides
Short, factual guides to choosing a board game: gifts, games for two, strategy and co-operative games and this year’s new games, with today’s prices.
- Board games as gifts: Sinterklaas and Christmas ideas A board game as a Sinterklaas or Christmas present: how to choose by age and group, with ideas for children, families, groups and experienced players. Read the guide
- Two-player board games: the best games for two Playing with two calls for different games than a night with friends. This guide sorts out the kinds and names well-known games for two you can compare today. Read the guide
- Strategy games for beginners: where to start Strategic does not have to mean difficult. How to pick your first strategy board game, and which games make a good next step. Read the guide
- Co-operative board games: win or lose together In a co-operative game you play together against the game. How they work, and well-known co-op games for families, pairs and experienced players. Read the guide
- New board games 2026: the winners, the follow-ups and Essen Which board games are new this year? The award winners of 2026, new parts of games you already know, and what the big games fair in Essen brings in October. Read the guide
