It's that horrible time of year where things are glum 'n gray with spring just out of reach, so there's nothing for it but waiting out the weather with a good board game. If you want to add a little coziness to a dreary weekend, I've got some recommendations that will do the trick.
Besides writing about the best board games for a living with news, reviews, and guides, I also spend much of my free time playing them. This has given me a collection that makes my house feel like an impromptu board game cafe, but I'll always gravitate toward a few in particular when the weather closes in. Life in Reterra always helps me get out of a funk thanks to its puzzle-like mechanics and cheery style, for example, while Finspan provides a dose of the tropical when I'm missing summer vacations. And those are just two of my go-tos - I have a whole list of them. If you want something to brighten up a winter weekend, here's my full first-aid kit of board games you need to play.
Personally speaking, the game that's been getting me through the last few weeks has been Life in Reterra. It's exactly the kind of cheery, colorful game I need after a deluge of seemingly endless rain where I live, and although I've discovered in the process that I'm not brilliant at it (I've spent several days having my butt handed to me), it's done a great job of brightening my mood.
Similarly, The Hobbit: There & Back Again has been a real bright spot in February. This roll-and-write adventure game is like a personal puzzle, and it's totally engrossing. If you've not tried it yet, I can definitely recommend giving it a go. (It's currently $34.99 at Amazon.)
Is there anything you like to play when the weather turns gray? Shout it out in the comments below.
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