Play· Days of Wonder
The Map That Starts a Grudge
Ticket to Ride Europe from Days of Wonder: a train game for 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up, with tunnels, ferries, and stations. A complete game. It does not need the original.
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Games that fit in a bag and start a friendly argument.
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Play· Czech Games EditionThe Word Game That Recruits Your Friends
Codenames Second Edition from Czech Games Edition: a two-team word game in a small box, well under $50, for a table that likes to argue.
Play· BananagramsThe Banana That Starts an Argument
Classic Bananagrams: 144 letter tiles in a banana pouch, a word race for about one to eight people, ages 7 and up.
Play· Exploding KittensThe Deck That Takes the Evening Personally
Exploding Kittens Original Edition: a 56-card game for 2–5 players, ages 7 and up, that lasts about 15 minutes and stays under $50.