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13+, 2015
WISE Score
Save the world, name your characters after your pets, and try not to cry when you have to literally rip up a card.
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This isn't just a board game; it's an 18-episode HBO series in a box. It is legitimately one of the best things to happen to dining room tables in the last decade.
It turns a boring Tuesday night into a high-stakes mission where your choices actually matter. If you can handle the emotional hurdle of putting a permanent sticker on a game board, you're in for a ride. It's the gold standard for family bonding through shared stress and eventual triumph.
Best for kids 10 and up who can handle a bit of stress and basic strategy. It’s basically a high-stakes thriller but with colored cubes and less trauma than a PG-13 movie.
It is the ultimate cooperative experience. Success depends entirely on communication and sacrifice for the group rather than individual glory.
The 'legacy' format turns the players into co-authors. You name the characters, name the diseases, and the world permanently changes based on your specific story.
It's cardboard and plastic cubes. While the theme involves a global plague, there is no gore or visual violence. The only 'danger' is the emotional weight of losing a character.
Teaches high-level logic, probability, geography, and the consequences of long-term decision making. It’s a masterclass in strategic thinking.
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