We first played the party game Codenames in 2015 and were hooked like so many people around the world.

We reviewed the original party game in January, 2016 and reviews for many of the follow-up games since.

Today, we're happy to share our thoughts on the app version of this super-popular party game.

For starters, now that Codenames is in my digital pocket, it's not reserved for just being a party game. I can play it on the fly whenever I want since I can match up with people worldwide in asynchronous play.

Codenames digital app review is an article from The Board Game Family

In our recent review of World Wonders we mentioned how it's more than just a tile-laying game and that there's plenty to think about during the game.

In addition to the spatial layout of your city, you need to consider the money you have to spend, how your resources are growing, where you want to be in turn order, how to keep expanding with roads, and when you'll meet the requirements for adding a monument to your city.

Well, if that's not enough for you, Arcane Wonders has already published an expansion for the game!

It's time to take a look at World Wonders: Mundo Wonders Pack.

World Wonders: Mundo Wonders Pack expansion review is an article from The Board Game Family

Earlier this year, I had my first chance to play World Wonders – a fun new tile-laying board game published by Arcane Wonders in 2023.

I played it at one of the Hot Games tables at SaltCon Spring 2024 and immediately wanted to play it again.

I couldn't get it out of my mind and was still thinking about it a month later.

That's when you know you've found another great family board game.

Even though I'd categorize World Wonders as a tile-laying game, it's packed with much more than that. The game also includes economic, turn-order, and resource elements that keep players considering many choices throughout the whole game.

World Wonders board game review is an article from The Board Game Family

Strange things are happening at the Wonderland amusement park.

That can mean only one thing – Finley has struck again.

It's up to you to stop all the madness. You must Find Finley!

Find Finley is a new family board game from Fat Brain Toy Co. that will have your kids exercising their deduction and reasoning skills.

Read on to discover more about this new family board game and get a chance to win a copy for your family!

Find Finley game review & GIVEAWAY is an article from The Board Game Family

My first encounter with Valeria: Card Kingdoms at SaltCon 2017 was an absolute blast, leaving me eager for more.

It reminded me a lot of Machi Koro, but I liked Valeria's fantasy theme much better. Plus, I loved that everyone gains resources on anybody's turn, not just on their own turn.

I added the game to my wish list soon after, but just never pulled the trigger on buying a copy. That is, until two years ago when Daily Magic Games published an updated version!

The new edition not only had upgraded components and streamlined play, but it was also much cheaper!

I've since introduced the game to many friends, and everyone has had a great time playing.

Valeria: Card Kingdoms game review is an article from The Board Game Family

When playing with family, we like games that have a good balance of both luck and strategy. We enjoy having to make interesting choices during a game but also like an element of luck to keep things interesting.

So when a game has “Lucky” in the very name, should we shun it?

Don’t be too quick to do so!

At least, you shouldn’t do so with Lucky Numbers by Tiki Editions.

That’s because Lucky Numbers has great choices throughout to keep players engaged and having fun.

Lucky Numbers board game review is an article from The Board Game Family

When I heard Stonemaier Games was publishing a sequel to Scythe, my interest jumped into overdrive.

After all, if you've seen my video review "17 Things I Love About Scythe" then you know how much I enjoy the original board game. And even while I write this, I realize my original review was over 7 years ago in July 2016!

Wow, how time flies.

Anyway, earlier this year, Stonemaier Games released Expeditions to the delight of many.

I was fortunate enough to get a review copy and now I'm eager to share my thoughts after diving into the game wholeheartedly.

Expeditions board game review is an article from The Board Game Family

Over our 14 years of doing family board game reviews, we’ve played and reviewed a number of The Lord of the Rings games.

Today's review is on the lighter side of The Lord of the Rings board and card games, The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, by Kosmos.

Like a number of LOTR games, this game is a cooperative board game. Players work together to help Frodo and Sam get the ring to Mount Doom. They do so by rolling dice, reacting to cards, fighting Uruk-hai, dodging Nazgul, and overall maneuvering the Fellowship along the treacherous route.

While it’s a simpler LOTR game, we’ve still lost more times than we’ve won. Just begging us to play again.

The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom game review is an article from The Board Game Family