Best board games and puzzles to play with friends and family

Board games are fun for the whole family and help pull us away from our screens for bonding time. But the same board games have been around for ages and can feel stale. The same goes for puzzles.

Thankfully we’ve rounded up some new options that are super fun. These unique board games and puzzles can be played solo or with a group. Curb your boredom and create delightful memories with the people you love with these selections.

Stardew Valley: The Board Game

Stardew Valley is a beloved independently published video game on multiple platforms. Now it’s also a board game! This can be played solo or with up to four people, but be warned: there’s a long commitment ahead.

This game takes hours to complete and may need to be played over two days. It’s like Monopoly, except you actually enjoy your time and don’t want to flip the table over. Become a farmer, slay slimes and become a completionist with all the add-on content you can do.

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“Harry Potter” mega puzzle

Who doesn’t love “Harry Potter?” Whether you read the books as a kid or introduce your children to the movies for the first time, this puzzle encompasses so much from every part of the universe. With 1,000 pieces, it’s either a solo afternoon or a fun couple of hours with your friends and family.

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Evergreen, the strategy board game

Do you want to have fun with your friends and family while supporting a good cause? Evergreen donates proceeds to Trees for the Future from your purchase.

It’s a one to four-player adventure that can be completed in under an hour and features an abstract layer of strategy revolving around growing trees. The entire game is constructed from high-quality materials, has an excellent texture and is great fun without a huge time commitment.

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