Board games are a great way to have fun, relieve stress, and spend time with friends. But there are so many board games out there that it can be hard to decide which ones to play! Here are some lesser-known games for you to try:
Yamslam
Yamslam is a card game in which players try to get rid of all their cards. It’s a lot like rummy, but with a few major differences.
The rules are simple: each player starts with 13 cards; the rest of the deck becomes an undealt pile in the centre; you can play as many cards from your hand as you want at once, provided that they form either a run (3 or more consecutive numbers) or sets (3 or more cards of the same number). Each time you place down a card, it’s placed face-up on top of one already played.
Here’s where things get convoluted: when laying down sets and runs, there are restrictions on what types you can lay down and where they must be placed on top of existing cards. You can’t lay down two consecutive runs in one turn for example and if there isn’t enough room for your new set/run then it doesn’t count towards ending your turn early!
Dragonwood
Dragonwood is a game where you collect magical creatures and then use them to fight your opponents, who are trying to do the same thing. It’s unique because it’s played on an actual board, but the pieces are cards that you can put through 5 different stages of development. The rulebook says it takes about 60-90 minutes for 2 players, but I’ve found that my playgroup usually has fun playing for about 45 minutes per round—and if we’re going faster than that then things can get a little too intense!
Escape room the game
If you’ve ever wanted to be locked in a room with your friends and have to solve puzzles in order to escape, then Escape Room the Game is for you. The game comes in two versions: an app version or a real-life version. You can play with up to six people, so if you’re looking for something to do with your whole family (or just want an excuse for another party), this game is perfect for you!
The app version allows players who aren’t near each other geographically—but still want to be part of the same experience—to play together over video chat, so long as everyone has access to a computer or mobile device (as well as 5G). The real-life version involves physically locking yourself inside of one of three rooms while trying not only to escape but also figure out why they were locked there in the first place.
When playing either version of the game, there are various types of puzzles that must be solved before unlocking each level’s door and escaping!