CUNO is a casual tile placement game that is as strategic as the players that are at the table. Will this small box game become a go-to filler game for our family?
Trinket Trove is a charming bidding and set-collection card game with adorable artwork and quick, approachable gameplay. While simple, its clever bidding system creates fun moments of tension and makes it a great filler between heavier games.
You and your friends have landed on an odd island filed with mystery. Gain points as you journal about your exploration in Kaelora, a puzzley game from Tangerine Games.
Hummingbirds is a unique game from designer Jason Tremblay where players are timing things perfectly to collect nectar from the central board using their hummingbirds.
A light, family-friendly roll-and-write, Dinosaur Exhibit is an approachable introduction to the genre that emphasizes simple choices, quick play, and a museum-themed presentation—best suited for younger players and casual gamers rather than seasoned roll-and-write fans.
These are my top 10 games of 2025. In this list, I've got a couple light games that have high player counts along side some of the heaviest games that I've ever owned.
In this interview with the India Board Game Designers Collective we learn about the process of making Indian stories into board games and the growing a modern game design community.