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Great board and card games for grown-ups (not computer games)
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The Settlers of CatanThe Settlers of Catan
Buy new: Too low to display
One of the best games ever! There is an element of chance because of rolling of the die, but the game is never the same twice because of the tiles that make up the board.
The Settlers of Catan 5-6 Player ExtensionThe Settlers of Catan 5-6 Player Extension
Buy new: $15.99
This expansion of the basic "Settlers of Catan" game allows 5 or 6 players to participate in the game. Note: This is NOT a stand-alone game. You must have the basic game to use this expansion.
Catan:  Cities & Knights ExpansionCatan: Cities & Knights Expansion
Buy new: $33.60
An excellent expansion of the "Settlers of Catan" game. Fight off barbarians by hiring knights as you spread your domain across the island of Catan.
Catan: Cities & Knights 5-6 Player ExtensionCatan: Cities & Knights 5-6 Player Extension
Buy new: $15.99
A must have addition that allows up to 6 players to join in on this excellent game.
Ticket to RideTicket to Ride
Buy new: $37.50
Be a RR baron. Up to 5 players compete to acquire RR lines between different destinations. A game of strategy and chance (depending on which destinations you draw and which cards are available when you need them)
The Great DalmutiThe Great Dalmuti
Buy new: $18.00
Are you a king or a peasant? If you play your cards well, you could soon be litting on the throne collecting taxes and ordering peasants about. Sound like fun? Then try this game - great for theme parties.
Blokus ClassicBlokus Classic
Buy new: $40.49
The only element of chance in this game is the degree of unpredictability that exists in your opponents as you all compete to lay down pieces before you run out of room on the board.
CarcassonneCarcassonne
Buy new: $23.69
Ever want your own group of "followers"? Then this game is for you. The element of chance in this game comes when you draw tiles to add to the growing medieval town of Carcassone and strategy follows as you decide how to use your followers.
Guillotine GameGuillotine Game
Buy new: $14.00
Me? An executioner? Here's your chance! Players vie to gather the most heads worth the most points before the game ends. Not as grim as it sounds :-)
LOOTLOOT
Buy new: $9.99
Avast! If you ever wanted to be a pirate here's your chance. The partner version of this game adds an intersting level of strategy missing when you play as individuals. It's fun either way, though.
DiplomacyDiplomacy
Buy new: $29.53
Perhaps the best game ever invented! It takes forever to play (hours), but the only element of chance arises from what your allies and enemies choose to do. It's all about diplomacy and pursuing your own goals as a WWI world power.
Scrabble Crossword GameScrabble Crossword Game
Buy new: $15.27
This game needs no introduction, but just in case you've been living in a cave someplace, it takes brains and strategy to earn big points in scrabble. An element of chance appears as you draw letter tiles and you wait to see where your opponents play their words.
BoggleBoggle
Buy new: $19.95
A fast and furious spelling game with rounds lasting only a couple of minutes each. Are you a creative thinker, a good speller, and like frenetic action? Then Boggle is for you.
Incan GoldIncan Gold
Buy new: $19.99
The turning of a card determines the difference between hauling a stack of jewels out of an Incan temple and having to drop everything and run for your life. How far will you push your luck for a fortune in Incan gold?
Loaded QuestionsLoaded Questions
Buy new: $22.99
A great party game for family or good friends. How do you respond to loaded questions? And, can others match you with your answer? A great game for ages 8 and up.
The Game of SCATTERGORIESThe Game of SCATTERGORIES
Buy new: $36.14
You must use the same letter at the beginning of each word as you try to come up with an answer for a list of categories before the timer runs out. The element of risk? Ony brain-lock!
PictionaryPictionary
Buy new: $42.98
Are you an artist? Or do you at least have sharp friends that are good guessers? Both help as you try to get your team members to guess a word or phrase based on your quick sketches. A great party game!
Trivial Pursuit: Master Game - Genus EditionTrivial Pursuit: Master Game - Genus Edition
Buy new: $73.95
The ultimate set of trivia games. There are many, many versions of this game. Check out versions that interest you! Genus edition, movies, DVD supported...the list goes on and on!
RummikubRummikub
Buy new: $15.38
You must make runs of three or more or sets of three or more in order to use up your tiles before your opponents use up theirs. The element of chance? It's all in the tiles you happen to draw. The strategy is in how you use them!
Therapy The GameTherapy The Game
Buy new: $75.00
You are a therapist. Help players solve emotional problems they draw from "Therapy" cards. You can also experience Crises, and trips to psychosis as you navigate your way around the board answering trivia style questions about 6 stages of life.
Compatibility Board GameCompatibility Board Game
Buy new: $49.99
Two-player teams see how many matching cards they choose from identical decks of photo and word cards as they consider the same category. Fun and sometimes revealing game.
Mind Trap GameMind Trap Game
Buy new: $99.99
Are you a critical thinker? Find out as you and your team mates try to unwravel riddles and solve problems in this game. The only risk is that you don't think creatively enough.
Balderdash GameBalderdash Game
Buy new: $22.88
Great party game. No element of chance since there are no dice, etc. The amount of fun you have is completely up to you and your imagination!
Agricola ZMG 7026Agricola ZMG 7026
Buy new: $56.50
Me? A medieval farmer!? Could be! This is a great new game, more complex than "Settlers of Catan" and takes about twice as long to play, but well worth it if you enjoy strategy games!