Build the most beautiful tulip garden in the puzzley game of Frosted Blooms. With careful planning, your garden will be the envy of the Dutch country-side.
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.