In case you did not know, libraries these days circulate—that is, allow you to borrow—more items than just books, including board games. Sometimes these games must stay in the library, but still, it is worth taking the time to check whether your local public library has a copy of Ticket to Ride before you drop the money on the game without knowing whether you will like it.
OK…bad example. Of course you’re going to like Ticket to Ride.
Recently, I stumbled across a Facebook discussion where a librarian asked other librarians for suggestions on what board games or card games to add to her collection. The target audience was adults, so most games were on the proverbial table.
After quite a lengthy discussion librarians had mentioned over 50 games. This includes 20 that were listed by at least two different people.
Even if you are not a librarian, the list of those 20 multiple-mentioned games is a good place to start if you’re looking for consensus games to pick up for your next game night.
And if you are a librarian, then this is the list for you!
Game Name | # of Times Mentioned | |
Settlers of Catan Recommended Minimum Age: 8 years old Wikipedia Page Number of Players: 3-4 Estimated Playing Time: 60 minutes |
8 times | |
Ticket to RideRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-5Estimated Playing Time: 30-60 minutes | 8 times | |
FluxxRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-5Estimated Playing Time: 5-30 minutes | 6 times | |
Exploding KittensRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-5Estimated Playing Time: 15 minutes | 6 times | |
DixitRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 3-6Estimated Playing Time: 30 minutes | 4 times | |
Munchkin |
4 times | |
CarcassoneRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia pageNumber of Players: 2-5 (more with expansion)Estimated Playing Time: 30-90 minutes | 4 times | |
Apples to ApplesRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 4-10Estimated Playing Time: 30-75 minutes | 3 times | |
PandemicRecommended Minimum Age: 13 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 1-4Estimated Playing Time: 60 minutes | 3 times | |
CodenamesRecommended Minimum Age: 14 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-8Estimated Playing Time: 15 minutes | 3 times | |
Bears vs. BabiesRecommended Minimum Age: 10 years oldWikipedia Page |
3 times | |
SplendorRecommended Minimum Age: 13 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-4Estimated Playing Time: 30 minutes | 3 times | |
Sushi GoRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years old |
3 times | |
Betrayal at House on the HillRecommended Minimum Age: 10 years oldWikipedia AgeNumber of Players: 3-6Estimated Playing Time: 30-120 minutes | 2 times | |
DominionMinimum Recommended Age: 13 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-4Estimated Playing Time: 30 minutes | 2 times | |
Forbidden IslandMinimum Recommended Age: 10 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-42 times |
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Survive! Escape from AtlantisRecommended Minimum Age: 8 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-4Estimated Playing Time: 45 minutes | 2 times | |
King of TokyoRecommended Minimum Age: 10 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-6Estimated Playing Time: 30 minutes | 2 times | |
Love LetterRecommended Minimum Age: 10 years oldNumber of Players: 2-4Estimated Playing Time: 20 minutes |
2 times | |
TsuroRecommended Minimum Age: 8-12 years oldWikipedia PageNumber of Players: 2-8Estimated Playing time: 15-20 minutes | 2 times |
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