Board games are a great way to spend time with friends, especially if you want to enjoy interaction away from your phones. More and more games began to be invented with different flavors: logical, humorous, card games, etc.
When getting together with a large company, you can have a wonderful evening if you take with you one of the games that will be discussed in this article.
Here are some popular and fun board games that are suitable for playing with friends
1. If you like logic games and riddles, this collection is for you.
Dixit. An association and imagination game where players create illustrations of words and try to guess what each card represents. It develops creativity, imagination and associative thinking in players. It is suitable for a variety of age groups and can be a great choice for family gatherings or parties with friends.
Basic rules of the game.
The game “Dixit” involves from 3 to 6 players. Each player receives a set of cards with unique illustrations. To start the game, one player is selected as the narrator.
He chooses one of his cards and comes up with a phrase, association or riddle for it, without revealing the picture to other players. All other players choose from their cards the one that, in their opinion, best matches the phrase or association. The players’ cards are collected and thoroughly shuffled. They are then revealed and the players vote which card belongs to the narrator. Points are awarded to players for correct guesses and if their card was chosen by other players.
The goal of Dixit is to score the most points by the end of the game. The winner is the player who is best able to make associations and guess the thoughts of other participants.
Dixit is a fun and creative board game that is sure to please those who enjoy puzzles and a fun evening out with friends or family.
Similar games:
Codenames. A team game where one team suggests words associated with cards on the table, and the other team tries to guess them, avoiding the “killers”.
Imaginarium. A strategy game where players create fantasy worlds using card elements.
2. Family and evening games.
Mafia. Few people don’t know about this game. Here players act as mafiosi, detectives and civilians, trying to identify traitors.
Alias. A fun game for attention and sociability, where players explain words without using the word itself or its synonyms. It’s very funny and fun.
It is ideal for fun companies and family gatherings. It is played by two or more teams. Each team chooses a player who will explain the words.
How to play:
The leader takes a card with words and tries to explain to his team what is written on the card, without using the word itself or its parts, synonyms or translation into another language. The team must guess which word is being talked about within the allotted time (usually a minute).
For each word guessed, the team gets a point. The leader moves to the next card when time runs out or when the word has been guessed. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Play helps develop the ability to explain thoughts and use associations. “Alias” is easy to understand and starts playing without much explanation. It is great for fun and socializing, creating an atmosphere of competition and fun among players.
3. Strategic and resource games.
Colonizers of Catan. A trading and construction game where players colonize islands, collect resources, and trade.
This game is extremely popular due to its dynamism, the possibility of developing strategies and social interaction between players.
Basic rules of the game.
Purpose of the game
– Players take on the role of colonists who build settlements and roads on the island of Catan. You need to collect a certain number of victory points, which can be obtained through settlements, cities, development and trade. Players extract resources (wood, stone, grain, sheep, clay), which they then use for construction and development.
By improving their cities, players earn additional resources and points.
This game requires strategic thinking as players must plan their moves based on available resources, development cards, and the actions of other players. Also important is the ability to trade with rivals, exchange resources and make deals to achieve your goals.
Similar games:
Ticket to Ride. A railroad building game where players compete for routes and resources.
4. Party and quick games
Exploding Kittens. A humorous game where players avoid explosions by collecting cards and using different action cards. We would like to tell you more about this game because it has already become popular thanks to its humor.
Basic rules of the game:
Purpose of the game: Avoid the explosion by collecting cards to deactivate the “explosive kittens” and using various actions to survive.
The game includes:
Cards. Includes various actions (for example, “shuffle the deck”, “pass a turn”, “apply a negative action to another player”)
“Explosive kitten” cards. These cards are the cause of “explosions”. Players must avoid them by using “defuser” cards or avoiding them with other cards.
How to play the game.
Players draw one card from the deck per turn. If a player takes an “explosive kitten” card and cannot deactivate it (does not have a “defuser” card or a special “explosion transfer” card), then he is eliminated from the game. Players can also use action cards to make things worse for other players or to protect themselves. The last remaining player to avoid the explosions and remain in the game is declared the winner.
What is special about the game Exploding Kittens:
- Humor and visual style. The game is full of unexpected and funny situations that give it lightness and a cheerful mood.
- Simplicity of the rules. Exploding Kittens is easy to understand and play, even for those new to board games.
- Possibility of strategic planning. Players can use action cards to change the course of the game, thereby influencing other players.
- Exploding Kittens is great for parties and friendly get-togethers, where everyone can enjoy the humor and unpredictability of gaming situations.
Similar games:
Uno. A card game of logic and luck, where players get rid of cards that match a color or number.
These games suit different tastes and moods, and each of them can be a great way to spice up an evening with friends. We hope that you can choose something interesting for yourself and have a wonderful time with friends or loved ones.