Board Game Gift Guide 2022

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“Now what should I get for Aunt Martha who doesn’t know any board games besides Sorry!?” If you identify with this situation, this article’s for you. You know it’s an uphill climb to give gifts to those unfamiliar with board gaming, so we’re opening up the Board Game Quest bunker survival database to release our recommended gifts. Got an actuarial inclined uncle? Send him a Eurogame! Aunt Sofia got a thing for cute games? We got that. Cousin Rupert loves getting everyone together for a party? (sigh) Yeah, we got those too.

In addition, this year, we’ve unleashed the gaming gremlins (IT IS a holiday movie!) to grab the best list of titles for a 2022 holiday season that REALLY, REALLY needs to be better than last year. The guide has a variety of categories to help you narrow down what games to add first to your shopping list. Enjoy!

Every year we try to start off the guide with the classics. These are games that have not only made their mark on our hobby, but have stood the test of time. If you are not sure where to start, any of these gems would make the perfect gift. They have been enjoyed by millions of gamers and are readily available in most major stores.

Ticket to Ride (review)Designer Alan Moon created this gem back in 2004 and it continues to make its way to gaming tables even to this day. It’s fun, accessible, and has a ton of expansions for added variety. In Ticket to Ride, you are trying to build train routes across major cities on the board. The gameplay makes this one quick to learn and fast to play. If you have played card games like Rummy or Gin, then Ticket to Ride should be an easy transition.

Pandemic (review) Designer Matt Leacock has created a cooperative game that has players racing against time to