Ethan Walker

Jenga has been a family game night staple since the 1980s, but after the hundredth tower collapse, you might be ready for something fresh. The good news is that the world of dexterity games has exploded with creative, tense, and genuinely fun stacking and balancing games that capture everything we love about Jenga. Some add … Read more

Cornhole is great, but pulling out the same bean bag boards at every single BBQ gets old fast. Our team spent three months testing 12 of the most talked-about lawn games on the market to find the best alternatives to Cornhole for backyards in . We played each one at backyard parties, family reunions, and … Read more

So you want a pool table, but your room is too small. I have been there, staring at an empty corner of my apartment wondering if I could somehow squeeze a regulation-size table into a 12×12 space. Spoiler: you cannot, at least not comfortably. A standard 8-foot pool table needs roughly 17.5 feet by 13.5 … Read more

If you fell in love with Wingspan the way I did, you probably spent weeks replaying it before wondering what to try next. The combination of stunning bird artwork, engine building, and that cozy-yet-strategic feeling is hard to put down. Our team has spent the last several months testing dozens of nature-themed board games to … Read more

If you have worn out your copy of Pandemic and want something fresh, you are in the right place. Our team has spent months testing cooperative board games to find the best games like Pandemic for co-op fans. Whether you want disease-fighting tension, resource management, or pure teamwork, this list covers every angle. Pandemic set … Read more

Catan opened the door to modern board gaming for millions of people. I remember my first settlement placement like it was yesterday, rolling for brick while my friends hoarded wheat. But after a few dozen plays, most of us start wondering what else is out there. Finding games similar to Catan for beginners means looking … Read more

Finding the best game tables that look like furniture used to mean choosing between a beautiful dining room and a functional game night setup. That compromise is officially over. Our team spent three months testing and comparing 10 of the most stylish convertible game tables on the market, and the options have gotten remarkably good. … Read more

Finding the best dining table pool tables used to mean choosing between a cheap, wobbly toy and a five-figure luxury piece. I spent three months comparing 10 convertible models to find the sweet spot in between. These dual-purpose tables hide a full billiards surface under a dining top, giving you two pieces of furniture in … Read more

Finding the best convertible pool dining tables used to mean choosing between a proper game room and a functional dining space. Not anymore. Our team spent weeks comparing 11 different models to figure out which ones actually deliver on both fronts without compromises that ruin the experience. A convertible pool dining table solves one of … Read more

Picture this: it is Friday night, your friends are gathered around the living room, and you are about to launch into a four-hour strategy session. You set up the board on your standard coffee table, and within twenty minutes, someone bumps an elbow and sends half the pieces sliding onto the carpet. Sound familiar? Our … Read more