Staring at your game shelf and feeling stuck? Whether you’re hosting seasoned strategists or total newbies, picking the right tabletop game can make or break your weekend. Drop a comment below and let our community of gaming gurus help you find the perfect pick!
That’s why we have this regular open thread dedicated to helping you, our dear readers, find the perfect board game, card game, or tabletop role-playing game to play right now. Want to start a month-long campaign with a close-knit group of friends? We have options, to be sure. Hoping for something short and sweet to kick off a longer night of gaming? We’ve got something that meets that need as well.
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT, I will be in the comments section down below answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should play. We previously programmed this as a weekly movie column but will be moving that version to a monthly schedule with more non-movie recommendation threads coming your way week over week, including video games, comics, TV, and now tabletop games as well.
I should add that this is also a great place to share what you’ve been playing, if you want to talk about that with your fellow AELGAMES readers! Participation is very welcome, even without questions.
A little bit about me, your curator for this go ’round: I’m Charlie Hall, AELGAMES senior editor and the first and only tabletop editor at a major media publication here in the United States. I’ve been writing about board games, TCGs, and TTRPGs since before I even worked here – more than 12 years at this point. I haven’t played everything, to be sure, but I have my head on a swivel for the newest and the best in just about every category – from solid roll-and-writes to dark and stormy solo journaling games.
What am I playing right now? Well, Dungeons & Dragons night is Tuesday here for my group in Northern Illinois, and we’ve been playing together every week for close to a decade at this point. But that’s not all! I just kicked off a campaign of Arcs: Collapse and Conflict in the Void, the latest from Leder Games due out later this year. I’ve also been doing lots of reps of Life in Reterra, the latest from Diana Jones Award-winning designer Eric M. Lang. In between painting up more of my beloved Dark Angels Space Marines after work, I’ve even managed to get in a few rounds of Disney Lorcana’s newest set of cards with the kids.
Now it’s time to turn it around to you. What kind of tabletop game would you like to play this weekend? Maybe you know what you’re playing and want to share how much fun that game is! Are you painting anything that you want to show off? Leave a comment or a request below and I’ll get to it soon as I can. Details help, of course. Let me know a little bit about the other players at the table and what they might be into, the last few games y’all have enjoyed playing together or apart, and any other relevant info you feel like sharing.
Want to impress your friends with the perfect game this weekend
Want to impress your friends with the perfect game this weekend? Whether you’re aiming for strategic brilliance or pure fun, choosing the right tabletop game can turn any gathering into an unforgettable experience. Ready to become the ultimate game-night hero?
How can I make my baseball game weekend truly unforgettable
To make your baseball game weekend truly unforgettable, immerse yourself fully in the experience by combining the electric atmosphere of the stadium with thoughtful planning and fun extras. Arrive early to soak in the energy of passionate fans and enjoy classic ballpark treats like hot dogs and peanuts to capture the authentic vibe. Enhance the day by setting special benchmarks, such as treating yourself or your kids to ice cream at a key inning or browsing the team shop for memorabilia, which adds anticipation and memorable moments throughout the game.
If watching at home, transform your space into a baseball haven with immersive seating, surround sound, and themed decorations to replicate the stadium feel. Elevate your food game with gourmet twists on ballpark classics and create interactive zones or games to keep energy high and guests engaged. Capture memories with personalized keepsakes and photo booths that bring the excitement to life beyond the game itself. Whether at the ballpark or hosting a watch party, these thoughtful touches will turn your baseball weekend into an unforgettable celebration of the sport.
