09Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
🧠 Best Games for Heavy Gamers

🧠 Best Games for Heavy Gamers

Board Game
Depth • Strategy • Replayability Shopping for an experienced gamer? This hand-picked list highlights some of the best strategy games for players who love depth and challenge. Game: Terraforming Mars Players: 1–5 Complexity: 4 of 5Build powerful card engines while competing to terraform the Red Planet. Deep strategy with huge replay value. Game: Gloomhaven / Frosthaven Players: 1–4 Complexity: 5 of 5A massive cooperative campaign with tactical combat, character growth, and lasting choices. Game: Scythe Players: 1–5 Complexity: 4 of 5Asymmetric factions, tight resource management, and long-term planning in an alternate-history world. Game: Ark Nova Players: 1–4 Complexity: 4 of 5Strategically build a modern zoo using smart card play, timing, and engine-building decisions. Game: Brass Birmingham Players: 2–4 Complexity: 5 of 5A demanding economic game about networks, industry, and precise…
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08Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: Parks

Board Game Spotlight: Parks

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight
🏞️ Board Game Spotlight: ParksA relaxing journey through America’s national parks featuring stunning artwork and thoughtful gameplay.👥 Players: 1–5 | 🧠 Complexity: Light–Medium#BoardGameSpotlight #FamilyGames #NatureGames #ParksBoardGame #TabletopGames 👉 How to Play: https://youtu.be/J8tr_h1S2EY
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08Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: King of Tokyo

Board Game Spotlight: King of Tokyo

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👑 Board Game Spotlight: King of TokyoFast-paced dice rolling and monster mayhem collide in this high-energy family favorite. Easy to learn and full of big moments.👥 Players: 2–6 | 🧠 Complexity: Light–Medium 👉 How to Play: YouTube – King of Tokyo Learn to Play https://youtu.be/RWYGlPf6IzE #BoardGameSpotlight #FamilyGames #DiceGames #KingOfTokyo #GameNight
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07Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: 7 Wonders Duel

Board Game Spotlight: 7 Wonders Duel

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🏛️ Board Game Spotlight: 7 Wonders DuelDraft cards, build wonders, and outmaneuver your opponent across multiple victory paths. Deep, dynamic, and rewarding.👥 Players: 2 | 🧠 Complexity: Medium–Heavy 👉 How to Play: YouTube – 7 Wonders Duel Tutorial https://youtu.be/SxQkMRUvCJ8 #BoardGameSpotlight #TwoPlayerStrategy #BoardGames
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06Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: Camel Up

Board Game Spotlight: Camel Up

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🐫 Board Game Spotlight: Camel UpChaotic camel racing, unpredictable outcomes, and nonstop laughter. A hit with large groups and family gatherings.👥 Players: 2–8 | 🧠 Complexity: Light–Medium#BoardGameSpotlight #FamilyGames #PartyGames #CamelUp #GameNightFun 👉 How to Play: https://youtu.be/5oX4Q7AcpxQ
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06Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: Jaipur

Board Game Spotlight: Jaipur

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🐪 Board Game Spotlight: JaipurA fast-paced trading game where timing and risk create exciting head-to-head moments. Perfect for quick game nights.👥 Players: 2 | 🧠 Complexity: Light–Medium 👉 How to Play: YouTube – Jaipur Board Game Rules https://youtu.be/IuSYx2f_Co4 #BoardGameSpotlight #TwoPlayer #GameNight
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04Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence!

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight
1–4 Players, Play Time 40–160 Min, Suggested Age: 14+ How to play: https://youtu.be/cfXfM_XT1-o https://youtu.be/cfXfM_XT1-o In SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, you lead a scientific institution tasked with searching for traces of life beyond planet Earth. The game draws inspiration from current or emerging technologies and efforts in space exploration.Players will explore nearby planets and their moons by launching probes from Earth while taking advantage of ever-shifting planetary positions. Decide whether to land on their surface to collect valuable samples, or stay in orbit for a broader survey. Additionally, by directing your telescopes to gaze into distant star systems, you may detect traces of alien signals or undiscovered exoplanets, and collect promising data to examine and study back home. Back on Earth, you can invest in upgrading your equipment so you can…
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04Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: Carcassonne

Board Game Spotlight: Carcassonne

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🏰 Board Game Spotlight: CarcassonneBuild a shared medieval landscape tile by tile while competing for clever scoring opportunities. Easy to learn with depth that grows over time.👥 Players: 2–5 | 🧠 Complexity: Light–Medium#BoardGameSpotlight #FamilyGameNight #TileLaying #StrategyGames #Carcassonne 👉 How to Play: https://youtu.be/R1qh-lhxy9s Expansions & Editions• Carcassonne Expansions add new mechanics like rivers, inns, cathedrals, traders, builders, and more—allowing the game to scale in depth as players grow.• Carcassonne Big Box includes the base game plus multiple expansions, making it the best all-in-one option for families and collectors.• Carcassonne: Mists Over Carcassonne introduces a cooperative twist, where players work together to stop the spread of mysterious mists—ideal for fans looking for a new way to play.
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02Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: Dixit

Board Game Spotlight: Dixit

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🎨 Board Game Spotlight: DixitA creative storytelling game that sparks imagination and conversation. Perfect for mixed-age groups and casual family gatherings.👥 Players: 3–6 | 🧠 Complexity: Light#BoardGameSpotlight #FamilyGames #PartyGames #Dixit #CreativeGames 👉 How to Play: https://youtu.be/OXsHdq1KOe0
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02Dec 2025 by Becky Alexander
Coming soon, SETI: Space Agencies

Coming soon, SETI: Space Agencies

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight
SETI: Space Agencies, an expansion for SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, introduces powerful asymmetric organizations — each with unique abilities, strategic advantages, and starting conditions that redefine how you approach the search for alien life. As the leader of one of these institutions — ranging from private tech companies to global research networks — you'll bring a distinct perspective and specialized tools to the mission, unlocking bold new strategies and rewarding long-term planning. 1–4 Players Play Time 40–160 Min Suggested Age Age: 14+ In addition to these organizations, the expansion adds three new alien species, each with their own unique twists, and over forty new project cards inspired by real-world initiatives. These integrate seamlessly into the main deck, providing even greater variety and strategic options. "Quick Start" cards, designed for…
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23Nov 2025 by Becky Alexander
HOLIDAY SALE 2025

HOLIDAY SALE 2025

Accessories, Board Game, Dice, Dungeons and Dragons, Heroclix, Magic the Gathering, Pathfinder RPG, Role Playing Games, Star Wars Unlimited, Yu-Gi-Oh TCG
🎄 THE GAME SHOPPE HOLIDAY SALE! 🎄Monday, November 24th – Sunday, November 30th❗ Reminder: Rewards Points may not be earned or redeemed on sale items. Ring in the season with huge savings across both locations! Check out these amazing deals: 🕷️ Spider-Man Prerelease Kits – Buy 2+ & Get 20% Off! Swing into savings! Whether you're team Spidey or team Symbiote, snag two or more prerelease kits and save 20%. Great for sealed events or gifting! 🎲 All Board Games – 10% Off! Fill your holiday table with something new! Everything from party games to strategy epics is 10% off—perfect for family gatherings and friendly throwdowns. 🎁 Select Board Games – 30% Off! Look for the specially marked games and score a big 30% off—amazing finds for gift-giving or growing…
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23Nov 2025 by Becky Alexander
🎄 HOLIDAY SALE WEEK

🎄 HOLIDAY SALE WEEK

Accessories, Board Game, Dice, Dungeons and Dragons, Events, Heroclix, Living Card Game, Magic the Gathering, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Pathfinder RPG, Role Playing Games, Star Wars Legion, Star Wars Shatterpoint, Star Wars Unlimited, Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Warhammer Old World, Yu-Gi-Oh TCG
November 24–30 • Both LocationsThousands of items on sale • Daily Doorbusters posted at 7 AM Reminder, our gaming spaces are closed until December 1st due to our store wide Holiday sale. 🕒 Holiday Week Store Hours Monday: 11 AM–9 PM Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM Wednesday: 11 AM–6 PM (Closing Early) Thursday (Thanksgiving): Closed – Holiday Hours Friday (Black Friday): 11 AM–9 PM Saturday: 10 AM–9 PM Sunday: 12–6 PM DOORBUSTERS are posted at 7am 10% Off All Board Games RPGs Excludes D&D Core ALT Covers, Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn, Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer RPG Accessory Decks Specific RPG System Dice Dice priced $39.99 and up Star Wars Legion Games Workshop Miniatures Battletech Miniatures 20% Off Spiderman Prerelease Kits (Buy 2 or more)…
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16Nov 2025 by Becky Alexander
Covenant – Board Game Spotlight

Covenant – Board Game Spotlight

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Players: 1–4 Playtime: ~100 minutes Style / Mechanisms: A medium-weight euro-style strategy game — players control dwarven clans, assign dwarves to actions (dig, build, skirmish, transport), explore and clear a mountain, and construct buildings to reclaim their ancestral home. Lead your dwarven clan across three ages to rebuild your sacred mountain and out-glory the others. Will you restore your clan's honor? More info: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429863/covenant https://youtu.be/w1Ni9WLOHfI
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11Nov 2025 by Becky Alexander
Board Game Spotlight: Winnie the Pooh – Serious Detective

Board Game Spotlight: Winnie the Pooh – Serious Detective

Board Game, Preorders
Step into a whimsical world of mystery and imagination! In Winnie the Pooh: Serious Detective, players take on the roles of beloved childhood characters — now turned detectives — to solve curious and clever cases. Inspired by the works of A. A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, and Arthurian legends, this narrative-driven adventure blends literary charm with layered storytelling and delightful wordplay. Explore beautifully illustrated maps of the Hundred Acre Wood, Wonderland, and Camelot, each brimming with secrets waiting to be uncovered. Using shared and personal action dice, players investigate scenes, collect clues, and piece together story cards filled with testimonies, puzzles, and observations. With three unique scenarios, each illustrated by a different artist, every playthrough feels like stepping into a new storybook mystery. While designed with adults in mind, it’s also…
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19Sep 2025 by Becky Alexander
Point Galaxy – Available NOW!

Point Galaxy – Available NOW!

Board Game, New Arrival
Point Galaxy takes the same simple concept of drafting cards and building the best combinations, and adds new layers of sequence building, set collection, and racing towards objectives to the mix - making the game easy to learn, but challenging for everyone! Rules are simple: Take any two cards from the dynamic market and add them to your expanding galaxy. As you place cards, create solar systems by arranging planets in numeric order and earn bonuses by collecting suns, asteroids, moons, rockets, and research projects to score the most points! There are over 140 unique double-sided planet/space cards, so you can create a completely different galaxy each and every time you play! #OMG #boardgames #NewGameAlert Learn to Play: https://youtu.be/AhLrMQ-ZgIg
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31Jul 2025 by Becky Alexander
Fliptoons – New from Thunderworks Games!

Fliptoons – New from Thunderworks Games!

Board Game, Preorders
It’s time to cast the next great animated show! A top talent agent like you knows a star when you see one, and the director needs you to fill six roles for the big production. Search Flip Valley for the perfect toon characters, and make sure they’re ready to work together on the silver screen! FlipToons is a quick deck-building game for 1-4 players. You’ll begin with a deck of hopeful toon actors. Each round, flip six of these toons out from your deck into your screen grid to audition together. Each toon card in your 3-by-2 grid has different talent effects. Some are resolved as soon as they are flipped. Many will interact with one another and (hopefully) earn Fame for your studio. But they won’t all have that…
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28Jul 2025 by Becky Alexander
Deep Rock Galactic Arriving this September!

Deep Rock Galactic Arriving this September!

Board Game, Preorders
Deep Rock Galactic Grab your gear, grab your teammates and venture into the darkest caves for riches, while fighting the dangerous glyphids waiting around every corner. Ages 12+, 1-4 players, 60-150 minute play time Deep Rock Galactic Deluxe The big box with all the content you can possibly dream of! Ages 12+, 1-4 players, 60-150 minute play time Deep Rock Galactic: Space Rig Expansion New challenges in the form of anomalies and warnings will make missions progressively harder, but fear not, as your dwarves will advance, too, with the latest and greatest gear. Get ready to embark on two new mission types; The Drilldozer escort mission and the Liquid Morkite extraction mission. Requires Deep Rock Galactic - Base Game. Compatible with all other expansions (For Biome Expansion, Mixed Missions Book…
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