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  The Best Board Games of 2026… So Far

  by Tony Mastrangeli on July 10, 2026

  We’re halfway through 2026, and it’s time to look back at the shiny new cardboard that still smells like the Panda Games manufacturing line. Unfortunately for you, your wallet, and your social obligations, the Golden Age of Games continues. There are so many new releases. And so many of those are good-to-great games! How do Source

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  Ciphergram Puzzles: Escape from Ironwood Review

  by Andrea Champagne on July 9, 2026

  I love mysteries, police procedural TV shows, and true crime documentaries and podcasts. Like a lot of people who love mysteries, what I really love is figuring it out ahead of the protagonists. Aren’t we all certain we could solve these mysteries? If we just had access to the information, a plucky team of fellow Source

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  Small World Review

  by Ivhan Rusli on July 8, 2026

  Risk was probably the first area control game most of us ever played. When I started playing Risk, I felt like I “graduated” from Monopoly and was ready for more “grown up” games. At least that’s what went through my head. I played Risk regularly throughout high school, but when my group of friends all Source

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  Duel of Meloch Review

  by Victoria Stefanelli on July 7, 2026

  Stonemaier Games stands out among board game publishers for prioritizing both deluxe component quality and extensive playtesting, the combo of which produces consistently excellent games beloved by many. Their latest release is a mash-up of two of their popular titles: Wingspan and Viticulture—players will race to get birds drunk on fermented grapes. I kid. The Source

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  Qork Review

  by Tony Mastrangeli on July 6, 2026

  I don’t cover very many party games here at BGQ, mostly because my regular game group size is 2-3 players. That being said, when something interesting drops into my inbox, I can be convinced to dive in for a deeper look. And the latest game for me is Qork. Published by The Op, it’s a Source

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  Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week – 7/6/26

  by Tony Mastrangeli on July 6, 2026

  Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Check it out and Source

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  Organizing Your Game Space

  by AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps on July 3, 2026

  From the coffee table to a fully kitted-out dungeon, our gaming spaces are cherished spots where we gather to laugh with friends, flex our brains, and adventure via the tabletop. The biggest challenge to maintaining a gaming area is less about what we need (a flat surface, a shelf for games, space to roll or Source

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  FARMily Feud Review

  by AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps on July 2, 2026

  You were left the family farm, and it’s your life’s dream to take it over and live out your small town dream. It’s the bucolic scenario that kicks off every cozy game of the last ten years. Unfortunately, in this scenario, your headstrong siblings have also been left the farm, and none of you can Source

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  Fliptoons Season 2 Review

  by Tony Mastrangeli on July 1, 2026

  Last year, a friend of mine said, “Hey, who wants to play fliptoons on BGA?” Always up for a new game (not including heavy euros), I said sure. After one play, I was hooked and made sure to pick up a copy at Gen Con that year. Fast forward a year, and Thunderworks Games has Source

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  DC Deck-Building Game Review

  by Tony Mastrangeli on June 30, 2026

  This is a guest post from Adam Joraanstad. I was in a comic book store about 10 years ago looking at the contents of The DC Deck Building Game and all its expansions. Not knowing much about it, I was impressed with all the different heroes, villains, and storylines that were part of the game. Source